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South Pacific (1949)

1949-04-07 · 2h 50m · EN
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The plot centers on an American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II, who falls in love with a middle-aged expatriate French plantation owner but struggles to accept his mixed-race children. A secondary romance, between a U.S. Marine lieutenant and a young Tonkinese woman, explores his fears of the social consequences should he marry his Asian sweetheart.

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Joshua LoganDirector

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Mary MartinMary MartinNellie ForbushEzio PinzaEzio PinzaEmile de BecqueWilliam TabbertWilliam TabbertLt. Joseph CableBetta St. JohnBetta St. JohnLiatJuanita HallJuanita HallBloody MaryMyron McCormickMyron McCormickSeabee Luther BillisBarBara LunaBarBara LunaNganaMichael De LeonMichael De LeonJerome

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What is South Pacific about?

The plot centers on an American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II, who falls in love with a middle-aged expatriate French plantation owner but struggles to accept his mixed-race children. A secondary romance, between a U.S. Marine lieutenant and a young Tonkinese woman, explores his fears of the social consequences should he marry his Asian sweetheart.

How long is South Pacific?

South Pacific has a runtime of 170 minutes.