The Hurricane

The Hurricane

1937 · 104 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (36 votes)
Dir. John Ford · Starring Jon Hall, Dorothy Lamour, Raymond Massey, Mary Astor, C. Aubrey Smith, Thomas Mitchell · Music Alfred Newman

South Sea Adventure Calls

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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.

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Experience a grand, sweeping romance set against the untamed beauty of the South Seas. This classic drama blends thrilling adventure with heartfelt emotion, exploring themes of love and injustice under the shadow of a powerful storm.

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