Tiger's Claw (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1951, Tiger's Claw is a drama film directed by Harry Piel, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Jonny Wilken is an ageing lion trainer in a circus. He is in love with his younger colleague Jutta Sarris. On her wedding day, Jutta's favorite Bengal tiger attacks her out of jealousy and kills her. Jonny, full of pain and out of revenge, enters the cage to kill the animal with his bare hands. However, the tiger bows to him without any resistance.
Who’s in it. Tiger's Claw stars Harry Piel as Jonny Wilken, Friedl Hardt as Jutta Sarris, Hilde Hildebrand as Madame Regina and Nicolas Koline as Nicky, clown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tiger's Claw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiger's Claw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tiger's Claw tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tiger's Claw (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tiger's Claw change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tiger's Claw worth watching?
- Tiger's Claw holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tiger's Claw?
- Tiger's Claw stars Harry Piel, Friedl Hardt, Hilde Hildebrand, Nicolas Koline and Fritz Lafontaine.