Bird of Paradise (1951)
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Andre Laurence accompanies his college roommate, Tenga, back to Tenga's Polynesian island home. There, Andre becomes attracted to the native life and his friend's sister, Kalua.
Director: Delmer Daves
Genre: Drama, Romance, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 14, 1951
Cast
- Debra Paget - Kalua
- Louis Jourdan - Andre Laurence
- Jeff Chandler - Tenga
- Everett Sloane - The Akua
- Maurice Schwartz - The Kahuna
- Jack Elam - The Trader
- Prince Leilani - Chief (as Prince Lei Lani)
- Otto Waldis - Skipper
- Alfred Zeisler - Van Hook
Screenplay
- Delmer Daves (Screenplay)
- Richard Walton Tully (Theatre Play)
Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof
Cinematography: Winton C. Hoch
Editing: James B. Clark
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
exotic island, volcano, polynesian
More Films by Director: Delmer Daves
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bird of Paradise about?
- Andre Laurence accompanies his college roommate, Tenga, back to Tenga's Polynesian island home. There, Andre becomes attracted to the native life and his friend's sister, Kalua.
- Who directed Bird of Paradise?
- Bird of Paradise was directed by Delmer Daves.
- Who stars in Bird of Paradise?
- Bird of Paradise stars Debra Paget, Louis Jourdan, Jeff Chandler, Everett Sloane, Maurice Schwartz, Jack Elam.
- How long is Bird of Paradise?
- Bird of Paradise has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Bird of Paradise?
- Bird of Paradise is a Drama, Romance, Adventure film.
- Where was Bird of Paradise produced?
- Bird of Paradise was produced in United States of America.