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Tiger's Claw (1951)

Movie ★ 6.3 122 min

Drama

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.

Harry Piel Director Harry Piel Writer

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Released
January 11, 1951
Runtime
122 min
IMDb
tt0143940
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Cast

Harry Piel Harry Piel Jonny Wilken Friedl Hardt Friedl Hardt Jutta Sarris Hilde Hildebrand Hilde Hildebrand Madame Regina Nicolas Koline Nicolas Koline Nicky, clown Fritz Lafontaine Gaston Costil Leopold von Ledebur Leopold von Ledebur Williams, circus manager Helga Wiedenbrug Maria Roland, reporter Albert Gallin-Krauss Emil, tiger's groom Conny Heim Georg Hilbert Willy Millowitsch Willy Millowitsch Franz Schneider Friedrich Schutze

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed Tiger's Claw?
Tiger's Claw was directed by Harry Piel.
Who stars in Tiger's Claw?
Tiger's Claw stars Harry Piel, Friedl Hardt, Hilde Hildebrand, Nicolas Koline.
When was Tiger's Claw released?
Tiger's Claw is a 1951 drama film.
Where can I watch Tiger's Claw?
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