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The Tiger of Eschnapur | |
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Directed by | Richard Eichberg |
Written by | Thea von Harbou (novel Das indische Grabmal 'The Indian Tomb') Richard Eichberg (writer) Hans Klaehr (writer) Arthur Pohl (writer) |
Produced by | Richard Eichberg (producer) Herbert Engelsing (line producer) |
Starring | See below |
Cinematography | Ewald Daub W. Meyer-Bergelt Hans Schneeberger Hugo O. Schulze |
Edited by | Willy Zeyn |
Music by | Harald Böhmelt |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
Country | Germany |
Language | German |
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