The Hurricane (1937)

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.

Released Nov. 9, 1937 104 min 11+

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

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