Release Date: Jan 1, 1937 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.7/5
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Framed in a flashback related by doctor Thomas Mitchell, The Hurricane is in essence the story of a struggle between individual freedom and colonial oppression. Jon Hall plays Terangi, a tempestuous native of the French-controlled island of Manakoora. After marrying childhood sweetheart Marama (Dorothy Lamour, saronged as usual), Terangi takes a job on a ship. While docked in Tahiti, Teragni is goaded into a fight by a white man - an offense punishable by a stiff prison term. French governor
Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.
Jan 1, 1937 Wide
All Critics (5) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0)
The highlight of this scenic black and white romantic South Seas tale is the 15 minute hurricane sequence at the climax.
A John Ford tour-de-force with special effects still unmatched even today as little island native boy gets jailed and nailed for daring to think he was as good as a white man. Worth many viewings and, of course, Dorothy Lamour in a wet sarong.
July 28, 2011Super Reviewer
Some parts are terribly corny with dialogue handed to the actors in the form of declamations but overall a well directed and enjoyable film. The picture doesn't require any heavy lifting dramatically but Hall is fine in the lead, certainly a dashing protaganist and Dorothy of course looks great in her sarong. It's the
February 17, 2011
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