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Tiger's Claw (1951)

Original title: Der Tiger Akbar

1951-01-11 · 2h 2m · DE
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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.

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Harry PielDirector, Writer

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Harry PielHarry PielJonny WilkenFriedl HardtFriedl HardtJutta SarrisHilde HildebrandHilde HildebrandMadame ReginaNicolas KolineNicolas KolineNicky, clownFritz LafontaineFritz LafontaineGaston CostilLeopold von LedeburLeopold von LedeburWilliams, circus managerHelga WiedenbrugHelga WiedenbrugMaria Roland, reporterAlbert Gallin-KraussAlbert Gallin-KraussEmil, tiger's groomConny HeimConny HeimGeorg HilbertGeorg HilbertWilly MillowitschWilly MillowitschFranz SchneiderFranz Schneider

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CircusTigerGermany

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityCircus · Tiger · GermanyDialogue densityDramaDirector preference488937Actor preference466138 · 488937 · 382230Country preferenceDe

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What is Tiger's Claw 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.

How long is Tiger's Claw?

Tiger's Claw has a runtime of 122 minutes.