THE TAHITIAN (1959)
Not Rated
The Tahitian
Drama
October 1, 1959
English
1h 19m
United States
Crane-Knott-Long
A group of scientists are trying to stop a filaria epidemic spreading through a Tahitian population. They meet resistance in using western medicine to combat the disease from the medicine man and chief until the chief's son is infested with the parasitic worm which causes the disease.
Cast & Characters
Ana
Herself
Vahio
Himself
Taia Tepava
Medicine Man
Tehapaitua Salmon
Chief Morro
George Thooris
Dr. De Motte
Henry K. Beye
Dr. Stuart
William A. Robinson
Robinson
Tetoa Mauu
Tetoa
Denise Pottier
Singer
Miri Rei
Narrator
Crew
James Knott
Director
Lotus Long
Writer
Annabel Ross
Writer
Cornelius Crane
Producer
Lotus Long
Producer
James Knott
Producer