The Voyage of Tanai (1971)
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- G
- 1h 32min
- Adventure, Documentary
- 16 Nov 1971 (Italy)
- Movie
A young Polynesian by the name of Tanai goes in search of the island of his dreams on an epic sea voyage from Polynesia to Alaska, aboard a tiny fragile raft, guided by the voice of his ancestors.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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William M. Reno | ... |
Tanai
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Hubert Putigny | ... |
Castaway
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| Kathy Imrie | ... |
Papuan girl
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E. Tepama | ... |
Polynesian girl
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Ruggero Orlando | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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Directed by
| Folco Quilici | ||
Written by
| Giorgio Arlorio | ... | () |
| Berto Pelosso | ... | () |
| Folco Quilici | ... | () |
Produced by
| Alberto Grimaldi | ... | producer |
| Fausto Grisi | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ennio Morricone | ||
Cinematography by
| Vittorio Dragonetti | ||
| Riccardo Grassetti | ||
| Giovanni Scarpellini | ||
Editing by
| Ettore Salvi | ||
Editorial Department
| Mauro Brescia | ... | assistant editor |
| Enzo Ocone | ... | supervising editor |
| Rolando Pastori | ... | assistant editor |
Production Management
| Aldo Addobbati | ... | organizer |
| Jean Bodini | ... | organizer |
| Fausto Grisi | ... | organizer |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Raffaele Errigo | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Italo Cameracanna | ... | foley artist / sound effects editor |
| Remo Ugolinelli | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jean Bodini | ... | underwater cinematographer |
| Masino Manunza | ... | underwater cinematographer |
| Folco Quilici | ... | underwater cinematographer |
| Massimiliano Sano | ... | assistant camera |
| Giovanni Scarpellini | ... | aerial cinematography |
| Bruno Vespasiani | ... | aerial cinematography |
Music Department
| Bruno Nicolai | ... | conductor |
| Edda Dell'Orso | ... | score vocals (uncredited) |
| Giuseppe Mastroianni | ... | music engineer (uncredited) |
| Ennio Morricone | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Gianna Spagnolo | ... | score vocals (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Peppercorn-Wormser Film Enterprises (1975) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1973) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Magnum Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- NHK-BS2 (1995) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Orthophonic Recording Studios (music recorded at)
Storyline
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Tanai, a young Polynesian, sets out on a voyage to obtain soil to plant a breadfruit tree, symbolic of survival to his people. Through storms and rushing tides, Tanai visits some of the most spectacular areas of the world. He battles the Philipino mud people, confronts Easter Island's bizarre ancient sculptures, and fights thirst and hunger. His amazing voyage takes him to the remotest corners of the globe, but the voices of his ancestors guide him on. Upon his return, Tanai must face another challenge of the Modern world--the relocation of his people. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | A Young Polynesian Battles Nature and Man in His Struggle for Survival. See more » |
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