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The Hurricane (1937)

Directed by John Ford · 104 min · Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance

17.9 TOPICAL score · #4,734 of 6,776 films

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A Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.

The Hurricane (1937, directed by John Ford) has a TOPICAL score of 17.9 - ranked 4,734 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and audience, and lowest on cast. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Sound. Audiences: TMDB 6.7/10 (60 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 20 languages.

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Critics-
Audience34
Awards78
Historical impact21
Lasting engagement19
Cast3
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Jon Hall (actor #1,950), Dorothy Lamour (actor #1,925), Raymond Massey (actor #1,205), Mary Astor (actor #386)

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