Der Tiger von Eschnapur = The tiger of Eschnapur / CCC-Film-Studios in Gemeinschaft mit Rizzoli-Film, Regina S.A., Criterion Film S.A. ; Artur Brauner produktion ; Drehbuch, Werner Jörg Lüddecke ; Regie, Fritz Lang.
Debra Paget, Paul Hubschmid, Walther Reyer, Claus Holm, Sabine Bethmann, Valery Inkijinoff, René Deltgen. Based on the novel by Thea Von Harbou. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1959.
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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