The Tiger of Eschnapur

The Tiger of Eschnapur

1959 · 101 min · DE · 6.3 (116 votes)
Dir. Fritz Lang · Starring Debra Paget, Paul Hubschmid, Walther Reyer, Claus Holm, Sabine Bethmann, Luciana Paluzzi · Music Michel Michelet · The Indian Tomb (CCC Film) Collection
AdventureDramaRomance

In Eschnapur, a German architect saves the life of the Maharajah's favorite temple dancer and becomes Maharajah's friend but their friendship is tested when the architect and the dancer fall in-love, triggering the Maharajah's vengeful ire.

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A sweeping, Technicolor romance set against the exotic backdrop of India. Expect grand gestures, forbidden love, and the thrilling danger of a vengeful Maharajah. It's pure, old-school adventure with a dramatic heart.

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