Liane - das Madchen aus dem Urwald


1h 25m 1956

Brief Synopsis

An expedition discovers blonde 16 year-old Liane venerated by the native tribe in the African jungle and returns her to Hamburg where she is welcomed by her grandfather, ship tycoon Von Amelongen. His nephew Schoening, present head of the firm and prospective heir, tries all to stop his uncle from acknowledging her, including perjury, destruction of evidence, and finally resorting to murder. He dies in an accident driving his car into the river in his flight from the police. There is a subplot around a love quadrangle centered around Thoren, who is secretly loved by biologist Jacqueline who is in turn courted by Hungarian Tibor. Thoren plays paternal protector to Liane before succumbing to her youthful charm and returning with her to the jungle.

Film Details

Also Known As
Liane, Girl of the Jungle, Jungle Goddess
Genre
Adventure
Release Date
1956

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Agfacolor)

Synopsis

An expedition discovers blonde 16 year-old Liane venerated by the native tribe in the African jungle and returns her to Hamburg where she is welcomed by her grandfather, ship tycoon Von Amelongen. His nephew Schoening, present head of the firm and prospective heir, tries all to stop his uncle from acknowledging her, including perjury, destruction of evidence, and finally resorting to murder. He dies in an accident driving his car into the river in his flight from the police. There is a subplot around a love quadrangle centered around Thoren, who is secretly loved by biologist Jacqueline who is in turn courted by Hungarian Tibor. Thoren plays paternal protector to Liane before succumbing to her youthful charm and returning with her to the jungle.

Film Details

Also Known As
Liane, Girl of the Jungle, Jungle Goddess
Genre
Adventure
Release Date
1956

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Agfacolor)

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