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Bird of Paradise
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Bird of Paradise

1951-03-14 · 100 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Romance · Adventure

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.

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Directors
Delmer Daves
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Debra PagetDebra PagetKalua
Louis JourdanLouis JourdanAndre Laurence
Jeff ChandlerJeff ChandlerTenga
Everett SloaneEverett SloaneThe Akua
Maurice SchwartzMaurice SchwartzThe Kahuna
Jack ElamJack ElamThe Trader
Prince LeilaniChief (as Prince Lei Lani)
Otto WaldisOtto WaldisSkipper
Alfred ZeislerVan Hook

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