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All you will ever know of love, beauty and rare adventure! - Bird of Paradise
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Title: Bird of Paradise

Release Date: 14 Mar 1951

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Drama, Romance, Adventure

Director: 20th Century Fox

Production Companies: 20th Century Fox

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.7 (6 votes)

Cast

  • Kalua: Debra Paget
  • Andre Laurence: Louis Jourdan
  • Tenga: Jeff Chandler
  • The Akua: Everett Sloane
  • The Kahuna: Maurice Schwartz
  • The Trader: Jack Elam
  • Chief (as Prince Lei Lani): Prince Leilani
  • Skipper: Otto Waldis
  • Van Hook: Alfred Zeisler
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