Under The Southern Cross
Neither tribal custom, danger nor the sacred ban of 'tapu' could overcome the strength of his love.
Under the Southern Cross also known as The Devil's Pit or Taranga, is a 1929 American drama film set in New Zealand, directed by Lew Collins for Universal Studios, who also wrote the screenplay. Originally titled Taranga by the original director Alexander Markey, but was completed by Collins and released as Under the Southern Cross in 1929, then with the introduction of sound was given a soundtrack and retitled The Devil’s Pit in 1930. The film was shot on White Island, which has an active volcano. It is one of four films (with Down on the Farm, Hei Tiki and On the Friendly Road) which lay claim to be the first "New Zealand talkie", although dubious as the sound was added to the 1930 release in the United States. Only fragments of out-takes are left. The film probably has no connection with the 1927 British film of the same name, directed by Gustav Pauli.
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TheatricalSilent Version24 Nov 1929
- TheatricalSound Version9 Mar 1930
ArgentinaAR
- Theatrical20 Feb 1930
DenmarkDK
- Theatrical19 Feb 1930
Frequently asked questions
- When was Under The Southern Cross released?
- Under The Southern Cross was released on 24 November 1929.
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- No verified Hindi trailer for Under The Southern Cross is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Under The Southern Cross?
- Under The Southern Cross holds a 10.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed Under The Southern Cross?
- Under The Southern Cross (1929) was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
- How long is Under The Southern Cross?
- Under The Southern Cross runs for 57m.











