Tiger's Claw - 1951

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.

122min
1951
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.5/10

Cast

Harry Piel profile pictureHarry PielJonny Wilken
Friedl Hardt profile pictureFriedl HardtJutta Sarris
Hilde Hildebrand profile pictureHilde HildebrandMadame Regina
Nicolas Koline profile pictureNicolas KolineNicky, clown
Leopold von Ledebur profile pictureLeopold von LedeburWilliams, circus manager

About Tiger's Claw

Tiger's Claw Overview

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.

Runtime: 122min

Extra details

Original Title: Der Tiger Akbar
Original Language: German
Directed By: Harry Piel