Title from container. Based on the story by Thea von Harbou. Originally released as a 2 part motion picture in 1959. Wide screen (1.37:1). Special features: audio commentaries by film historian David Kalat ; The Indian epic documentary ; Debra Paget, for example, a video essay by Mark Rappaport ; 20-page booklet with an essay by film scholar Tom Gunning. Debra Paget, Paul Hubschmid, Walther Reyer.
Summary:
Western architect Harald Berger, called to India by Chandra, the Maharajah of Eschnapur, falls in love with the beautiful temple dancer Seetha although she is promised to the Maharajah. Their betrayal ignites the wrath of a vengeful Chandra, who is fighting his own battle for power with his scheming brother, and the lovers are forced to flee into the desert.
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