Man-Eater of Kumaon
Never before have you lived an adventure like this!
NR 1948 · 79 min · ★ 5.6 · Adventure, Action
A doctor hunts a vicious, man-eating tiger that terrorizes a native jungle village. In time the doctor experiences a personal change when he accepts their native customs and beliefs.
Directed by Byron Haskin · Written by Jeanne Bartlett
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Sabu Narain -
Wendell Corey Dr. John Collins -
Joy Page Lali -
Morris Carnovsky Ganga Ram - J Jimmy Moss Panwah
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Lal Chand Mehra Farmer -
Ted Hecht Native Doctor - J John Mansfield Bearer
- E Eddie Das Ox-Cart Driver
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Charles Wagenheim Panwah's Father - V Virginia Wave Farmer
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Frank Lackteen Villager
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