Kon-Tiki (1951), Son of Fury (1942), Bird of Paradise (1932), Love Affair (1994), The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith (2019), White Shadows in the South Seas (1928) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Polynesia movies.
Storyline: "Kon-Tiki" was the name of a wooden raft used by six Scandinavian scientists, led by Thor Heyerdahl, to make a 101-day journey from South America to the Polynesian Islands. The purpose of the expedition was to prove Heyerdal's theory that the Polynesian Islands were populated from the east---specifically Peru---rather than from the west (Asia)as had been the theory for hundreds of years. Heyerdahl made a study of the winds and tides in the Pacific, and by simulating conditions as closely as possible to those he theorized the Peruvians encountered, set out on the voyage.—Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
Plot Keywords: explorer, scientist, sailor, filmmaker, engaging, fascinating, pacific ocean ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
Plot Keywords: knight, uncle, nephew, love interest, ex-girlfriend, rousing, spirited ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: A young man falls overboard and is saved by a beautiful Polynesian girl. They fall in love, but their idyll is smashed when the local volcano begins to erupt. The man discovers that the local custom is to sacrifice a young woman to the volcanic gods. They try to escape but realize that "east is east and west is west, and never the twain shall meet."—Ed Lorusso
Plot Keywords: sailor, beautiful woman, king, prince, princess, handsome man, melodramatic ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: Ex-football star Mike Gambril meets Terry McKay on a flight to Sydney, which is forced to land on a small atoll. Both engaged to others, they become romantically attached on board the ship sent to take the passengers to a larger island. They agree to meet in New York City three months later to see if the attraction is real. One shows up, the other doesn't, but they run into each other afterwards.—Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>
Plot Keywords: middle-aged man, pretty woman, aunt, friend, athlete, singer, mushy ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: Missionary John H. Groberg returns to Tonga in the 1960s with his wife and their five young daughters. When their sixth child is born with a serious illness, the Grobergs face their ultimate test of faith, only to find themselves surrounded by the love and prayers of thousands of Tongans. Barriers of inter religious strife are soon broken down as all unite in hopes of a miracle that will save the baby's life, as well as the life of a Tongan minister's son.—Colin Armo
Plot Keywords: missionary, wife, daughter, baby, sick child, passionate, emotional ...
Movie Details Click Here!Storyline: On a Polynesian island, Dr. Matthew Lloyd (Monte Blue) is disgusted by the way trader Sebastian (Robert Anderson) exploits the natives, and he's cast off the island for his views. He finds himself on another isle of the South Seas, where an isolated tribe welcomes him into their harmonious community. But, in this paradise of simplicity, Lloyd discovers a wealth of pearls. He gathers the treasure and, overtaken by greed, sends rescue signals. Unfortunately, Sebastian and his men answer.
Plot Keywords: doctor, trader, beautiful woman, henchman, native, tribal leader, striking ...
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