Tiger's Claw
Der Tiger Akbar
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Harry Piel
Jonny Wilken
Friedl Hardt
Jutta Sarris
Hilde Hildebrand
Madame Regina
Nicolas Koline
Nicky, clown
Fritz Lafontaine
Gaston Costil
Leopold von Ledebur
Williams, circus manager
Helga Wiedenbrug
Maria Roland, reporter
Albert Gallin-Krauss
Emil, tiger's groom
Conny Heim
Georg Hilbert
Willy Millowitsch
Franz Schneider
Friedrich Schutze
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Piel
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Piel, Wilhelm Quindt
- Original Score
- Fritz Wenneis
- Original Title
- Der Tiger Akbar
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Piel
Harry Piel, Wilhelm Quindt
Fritz Wenneis
Bruno Timm, Klaus von Rautenfield
Hilde Grebner
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Piel
Director
Harry Piel
Writer
Bruno Timm
Director of Photography
Klaus von Rautenfield
Director of Photography
Fritz Wenneis
Original Music Composer
Hilde Grebner
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tiger's Claw.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger's Claw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Tiger's Claw includes Harry Piel, Friedl Hardt, Hilde Hildebrand, Nicolas Koline, Fritz Lafontaine.
When was Tiger's Claw released and how long is it?
Tiger's Claw was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Tiger's Claw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tiger's Claw was composed by Fritz Wenneis.
Is Tiger's Claw based on a book or true story?
Tiger's Claw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilhelm Quindt".