Fritz Lang's Indian Epic

"The Tiger of Eschnapur," the first entry in Fritz Lang's two-part adventure saga, follows an architect who falls for a beautiful temple dancer after he's called to India to work for the Maharajah of Eschnapur. Problem is, the dancer has been promised to the Maharajah, and when he learns of their relationship, the lovers flee to the desert. Paul Hubschmid (Christian), Debra Paget and Walter Reyer star. Then, "The Indian Tomb" is an updating of a silent serial he wrote about architect Hubschmid and dancer Paget facing sandstorms in the desert, a scary jungle trek, a leper colony, and a rebellion at the Maharajah's palace. 3 1/3 hrs. total. on two discs. Standard; Soundtrack: German Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; documentary. In German with English subtitles.