The Tiger of Eschnapur
(1959)
Overview
In Eschnapur, a German architect saves the life of the Maharajah's favorite temple dancer and becomes Maharajah's friend but their friendship is tested when the architect and the dancer fall in-love, triggering the Maharajah's vengeful ire.
Director
Fritz Lang
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Debra Paget
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Wuchak
⭐ 6/10June 13, 2026
**_A German Architect goes to northwest India to meet the maharajah… and a dancer_**
This is the first of Fritz Lang's duology referred to as his Indian Epic; the second part being "The Indian Tomb,” which was released later the same year, 1959. Both films were heavily edited down into a 95-minute movie for American audiences called "Journey to the Lost City" and released the following year, which heavily trimmed Debra Paget's iconic dance seq…
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Status
Released
Original Language
DE
Budget
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Revenue
$4,673