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63% Critic Match
The Tiger of Eschnapur
6.3 / 10• 1959• 1h 41m•NR• German
AdventureDramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Debra Paget
Seetha
Lead
Paul Hubschmid
Harald Berger / Henri Mercier (in French version)
Walther Reyer
Maharadjaj Chandra
Claus Holm
Dr. Walter Rhode
Sabine Bethmann
Irene Rhode
Luciana Paluzzi
Baharani - Seetha's Servant
René Deltgen
Prince Ramigani
Valéry Inkijinoff
Yama
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Fritz Lang's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Tiger of Eschnapur is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
