Fritz Lang's Indian Epic: The Tiger of Eschnapur and The Indian Tomb

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Fritz Lang's Indian Epic: The Tiger of Eschnapur and The Indian Tomb

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Dylan Haley) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Founded in 2002 as one of the first-ever subscription film services with its DVD-of-the-Month Film Club, Film Movement is now a North American distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films based in New York City. In 2015, Film Movement launched the reissue label Film Movement Classics featuring new restorations released theatrically as well as on home video, with an emphasis on films by auteur directors such as Eric Rohmer, Peter Greenaway and Takeshi Kitano.

After more than two decades of exile in Hollywood, master filmmaker Fritz Lang triumphantly returned to his native Germany to direct this lavish two-part adventure tale from a story he co-authored almost forty years earlier. Called to India by the Maharajah of Eschnapur, architect Harald Berger (Paul Hubschmid) falls in love with beautiful temple dancer Seetha (Debra Paget), who is promised to the Maharajah. Their betrayal ignites the ruler's wrath, and the lovers are forced to flee into the desert for a series of spectacular adventures. Featuring breathtaking location photography and nail-biting suspense, this epic is highlighted by Paget's erotic temple dance, a battle to the death with a man-eating tiger, sandstorms, a cave of lepers, and a bloody palace rebellion. Together these films provide a cinematic link between classic silent serials and the modern action thrills of Indiana Jones and The Mummy. Previously available in America as "Journey to the Lost City," a radically condensed 90-minute version, these exotic masterpieces are presented in this 2-disc boxed set newly restored to their original splendor.

directed by: Fritz Lang
starring: Debra Paget, Paul Hubschmid, Walther Reyer
1959 / 203 min / 1.37:1 / German DTS-HD MA 1.0

Additional info:

2-Disc Region A Blu-ray
Commentary by film historian David Kalat
The Indian Epic documentary
Debra Paget, For Example - video essay by Mark Rappaport
Essay by Tom Gunning
English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 75 reviews.

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This Blu-ray set of Fritz Lang's epic Indian adventure films, newly restored, offers a visually stunning experience with a fascinating setting. Customers appreciate the excellent Blu-ray release and the inclusion of extra features, making it a must-have for fans of classic cinema.

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Review highlights

"Films look great, and solid supplements." — William M.
"Sweet double feature, looks amazing ." — Marco A.
"Incredible release, great transfer as well as amazing slip and informative booklet" — Arthur C.

Reviews

So epic!

"These two films are so epic and so well done. Perfect for a lazy afternoon. So much that inspired our favorite archeologist from the 80s, and just plain beautiful to watch. Very good purschase."

— Nathan H. (5/5)

Hidden Gem Adventure Epics!

"These are 2 great German adventure movies from the late 1950’s meant to be watched together and are both by the famed silent film director Fritz Lang. These are both subtitled in English. Really enjoyed these both and the scenery and the shots they get of India of that era are breathtaking. Can tell they were early precursors to the Indians Jones films. Only downside was some of the fighting was a little too choreographed but other than that I highly enjoyed and recommend these films. I didn’t get the slip with it but the packaging was top notch as usual"

— Lukas B. (5/5)

Long Live Lang

"The Indian Epic is a sweeping, visually rich adventure that feels grand in both scale and storytelling. Fritz Lang brings a sense of precision and atmosphere, blending romance, intrigue, and spectacle in a way that feels classic and immersive. It’s a bit old-school in its pacing, but the lush visuals and epic scope make it a rewarding watch."

— Shawn M. (4/5)

Sumptuous use of color

"I'd seen both of these before and they look great on this release, especially the color cinematography. Nice to have a slipcover for them now, too. These may remind you a bit of the Indiana Jones films!"

— Jason P. (5/5)

Beautiful scenery

"The scenery amd stunning Debra Paget keeps your interest. Be aware this is back in the day when whitw actors would play other races in brown face ans it’s jarring. The prince is a jerk but at least seems to have some layers ans they try to explain him a bit. The male hero is a douchbag who pushes his way into a temple and is very much disrespectful of the culture. the hero actor is also dull as a wet sock. Still I did like it. Also if you like big boobed statues this is the movie for you."

— Bruce K. (4/5)

A Beautifully Presented Classic Adventure Epic

"Fritz Lang’s Indian Epic: The Tiger of Eschnapur and The Indian Tomb is a sweeping adventure that showcases Fritz Lang at the end of his career with remarkable confidence. Together, the two films create an expansive story filled with romance, political intrigue, and striking visual spectacle that still feels grand decades later. The overall feel of the epic is immersive. Rich production design, colorful locations, and deliberate pacing give the films a classic, old-Hollywood sense of adventure that’s easy to get lost in. The slipcover is beautifully designed and gives the set an elegant collector’s appeal. The artwork complements the films perfectly and adds impressive shelf presence without feeling overdone. From the moment the bill arrives, it’s clear this is a premium release worth the investment. The presentation is excellent, with strong transfers and thoughtful packaging that do justice to these classic films. Overall, this is an outstanding edition of an often-overlooked epic and an easy recommendation for fans of classic adventure cinema."

— Tim L. (5/5)

Who knew?

"Who knew that Lang directed a few Indiana jones style adventure romps? This is such a charming release."

— Jonathan G. (5/5)

Epic presentation

"A favorite of mine I have not seen in decades. Great artwork on this 2 disc release, including a booklet. I’ve never seen the film look better. Only criticism, would have been nice to see this release upgraded to 4K versus older Film Movement release."

— Joseph R. (5/5)

Debra Paget. . . my God what a

"Debra Paget. . . my God what a beauty. I have no idea why she isn't a legendary beauty like a Marilyn Monroe or Brigitte Bardot. We get to see her do alot of dancing which I'm totally fine with. A great double feature directed by the great Fritz Lang and they are both so pulpy and action packed. Gorgeous colors too. So happy to finally get a chance to watch this one. Way underrated both of them. Great release by Film Movement."

— Bryan K. (5/5)

Not my kind of thing

"Great looking films but not really my kind of thing. Slipcover looks great!"

— NICHOLAS K. (3/5)