The Tahitian

A group of scientists are trying to stop a filaria epidemic spreading through a Tahitian population. They meet resistance in using western medicine to combat the disease from the medicine man and chief until the chief's son is infested with the parasitic worm which causes the disease.

Release Date

October 1, 1959

Status

Released

Original Title

The Tahitian

Runtime

1h 19min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Crane-Knott-Long