Mystery of the Black Jungle

Mystery of the Black Jungle

1954 · 80 min · ★ 5.0 · Mystery, Action, Adventure

A group of religious fanatics in India, the Tughs, prey upon Europeans and natives alike, capturing and offering them up in sacrifice to their frightful goddess, Kali. The Governor of the Province sends Tremal Naik, a famous Indian hunter,on an expedition to end the savagery.

Directed by Gian Paolo Callegari · Written by Gian Paolo Callegari

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