The Hurricane (1937)

6.8/10 104 min Action Adventure Drama Romance

Overview

A Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.

Cast

Jon Hall

Terangi

Dorothy Lamour

Marama

Raymond Massey

DeLaage

Mary Astor

Mme. DeLaage

C. Aubrey Smith

Father Paul

Thomas Mitchell

Dr. Kersaint

Jerome Cowan

Captain Nagle

Al Kikume

Chief Mehevi

John Carradine

Guard Captain

Layne Tom Jr.

Mako

Mamo Clark

Hitia

Movita

Arai

Chris-Pin Martin

Nagle's Mate (uncredited)

Inez Courtney

Tourist on Ocean Liner (uncredited)

Spencer Charters

Judge (uncredited)

Lionel Braham

The Governor (uncredited)

William B. Davidson

The Bully (uncredited)

Yola d'Avril

Club Hibiscus Singer (uncredited)

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