A lost jungle girl, a German inheritance, and a wild pet lion converge in this steamy '50s adventure.
LIANE, JUNGLE GODDESS
This is Liane...a lost child who became savage queen of a black jungle!
When Liane, a lost girl worshiped by an African tribe, is returned to her native Hamburg, she becomes the center of a love quadrangle and a deadly tug-of-war over her grandfather's inheritance.
Quick Answer
Liane, Jungle Goddess is a 1956 German adventure film directed by Eduard von Borsody about a wild woman discovered by a German expedition in Africa, who may be the long-lost granddaughter of a Hamburg shipping tycoon.
Programmer's Pick
Liane, Jungle Goddess gleefully checks every box on the jungle-exploitation list: topless feral teens, tribal showdowns, and a fierce white bikini. Come for the wild woman, stay for the pet lion stowing away to Hamburg.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Eduard von Borsody
- Writer
- Ernst von Salomon
- Release
- 1956
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- Germany
- Language
- German
- Genres
- Adventure
- Also Known As
- Liane, Jungle Goddess, Original title: Liane, das Mädchen aus dem Urwald
Why This Matters
This West German adaptation of Anne Day-Helveg's novel drew considerable attention in 1956 for Marion Michael's topless scenes, reflecting changing attitudes toward on-screen nudity in postwar European cinema.
Cast & Crew
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Marion Michael stars as the legendary topless wild woman, delivering a performance that’s as much about hair placement as acting.
Liane’s loyal companion, Simba, sneaks aboard a ship and adds a feral twist to the Hamburg inheritance drama.
From African tribal encounters to German inheritance squabbles, the film swings between continents and cultures with pulp intensity.
A prime example of '50s Euro-sexploitation, featuring hair-covering-breasts, skinny dipping, and plenty of tribal dance sequences.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Liane, Jungle Goddess released? +
Liane, Jungle Goddess was released in 1956.
Who directed Liane, Jungle Goddess? +
Eduard von Borsody directed Liane, Jungle Goddess.
How long is Liane, Jungle Goddess? +
Liane, Jungle Goddess has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Liane, Jungle Goddess? +
Liane, Jungle Goddess is an adventure film.
Where can I watch Liane, Jungle Goddess? +
Liane, Jungle Goddess is available to stream on SassyFlix.
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