A Polynesian sailor unjustly imprisoned after defending himself against a colonial bully is relentlessly persecuted by his island's martinet French governor..


Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like they were built with actual wood and glue, The Hurricane is a trip. It’s definitely worth a watch if you have a soft spot for that old-fashioned, heavy-handed drama where everyone speaks in complete, measured sentences. If you get bored by slow-burn character stu...


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

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"Is it worth your time? If you like movies that feel like they were built with actual wood and glue, The Hurricane is a trip. It’s definitely worth a watch if you have a soft spot for that old-fashioned, heavy-handed drama where everyone speaks in complete, measured sentences. If you get bored by slow-burn character studies or movies that take a long time to get to the 'big event,' you might find yourself checking your watch. It’s not exactly a fast-paced thriller, let's be honest. The whole thi..."

Satini Pualoa
Ben Hecht, Charles Nordhoff, W.P. Lipscomb, Dudley Nichols, James Norman Hall, Oliver H.P. Garrett
United States
Drama, Action, Adventure

