Man-Eater of Kumaon
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Synopsis
A doctor hunts a vicious, man-eating tiger that terrorizes a native jungle village. In time the doctor experiences a personal change when he accepts their native customs and beliefs.
Top Cast
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Sabu
Narain
Wendell Corey
Dr. John Collins
Joy Page
Lali
Morris Carnovsky
Ganga Ram
Jimmy Moss
Panwah
Lal Chand Mehra
Farmer
Ted Hecht
Native Doctor
John Mansfield
Bearer
Eddie Das
Ox-Cart Driver
Charles Wagenheim
Panwah's Father
Virginia Wave
Farmer
Frank Lackteen
Villager
Jerry Riggio
Villager
Neyle Morrow
Villager
Ralph Moody
Villager
Argentina Brunetti
Sita
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Byron Haskin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeanne Bartlett, Lewis Meltzer
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Man-Eater of Kumaon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Shaff Productions, Universal Pictures, Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Byron Haskin
Jeanne Bartlett, Lewis Meltzer, Jim Corbett, Richard G. Hubler, Alden Nash
Hans J. Salter
William C. Mellor
George M. Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
George M. Arthur
Editor
Byron Haskin
Director
Jeanne Bartlett
Screenplay
Lewis Meltzer
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man-Eater of Kumaon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man-Eater of Kumaon about?
A doctor hunts a vicious, man-eating tiger that terrorizes a native jungle village. In time the doctor experiences a personal change when he accepts their native customs and beliefs.
Who directed Man-Eater of Kumaon?
Man-Eater of Kumaon was directed by Byron Haskin.
Who stars in Man-Eater of Kumaon?
The principal cast of Man-Eater of Kumaon includes Sabu, Wendell Corey, Joy Page, Morris Carnovsky, Jimmy Moss.
When was Man-Eater of Kumaon released and how long is it?
Man-Eater of Kumaon was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Man-Eater of Kumaon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man-Eater of Kumaon was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is Man-Eater of Kumaon based on a book or true story?
Man-Eater of Kumaon is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jim Corbett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man-Eater of Kumaon?
Man-Eater of Kumaon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).