Typhoon (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, Typhoon is an adventure film directed by Louis King, running about 70 minutes. “ITS FURY SCREAMS ACROSS THE SCREEN...! Roaring out of the South Seas...smashing everything before it with the fury of its passion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men searching for black pearls are marooned on an island when their crew mutinies. There they run into a beautiful girl who had been washed up on the island in her childhood. They must fight angry natives and a typhoon in order to survive.
Who’s in it. Typhoon stars Dorothy Lamour as Dea, Robert Preston as Johnny Potter, Lynne Overman as Skipper Joe and J. Carrol Naish as Mekaike, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Typhoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Typhoon tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Typhoon (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Typhoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Typhoon?
- Typhoon stars Dorothy Lamour, Robert Preston, Lynne Overman, J. Carrol Naish and Chief Thundercloud.
- When was Typhoon released?
- Typhoon was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.