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Adventure Cult Classic

A feral blonde raised as a jungle goddess is thrust into civilization—and a battle for her inheritance.

LIANE, JUNGLE GODDESS

This is Liane...a lost child who became savage queen of a black jungle!

1956 · 01:28:00 · NR · Adventure · IMDB TMDB

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
What is Liane, Jungle Goddess about?

Liane, Jungle Goddess is a 1956 German adventure film directed by Eduard von Borsody about a young woman discovered living with an African tribe, who is returned to Germany and becomes the center of a struggle over her identity and inheritance.

Key Facts
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

The SassyFlix Take

This is not your average vine-swinging escapade—Liane, Jungle Goddess blends jungle spectacle with a generous dose of European sexploitation. Marion Michael's strategically covered wild child runs barefoot from tribal dances to inheritance squabbles, splashing topless nudity and German melodrama across the screen.
From the Vault

Blonde locks, bare feet, and a white bikini—jungle justice, 1950s German style.

Why Cult

Jungle Girl Sexploitation

Expect a heady mix of feral-girl fantasy and mid-century German exploitation, with Liane barely dressed and always center stage.

Strategically Covered Nudity

The film leans hard into its reputation for topless teenage jungle goddess scenes, from lakeside skinny dipping to hair-as-costume creativity.

Tribal Dances & Civilizing Clashes

From native rituals to awkward introductions to German high society, Liane's journey is a collision of worlds—sometimes literal, sometimes just skimpy.

Inheritance Intrigue

The jungle isn't the only danger—once in Hamburg, Liane faces a deadly tug-of-war over a wealthy legacy, with love and survival on the line.

About This Film

Researchers in the African jungle find a young white woman living with a tribe, that adores her as goddess. They carry her off and proudly report to the press. It turns out that she may be Liane, the long lost daughter of the rich shipowner Amelongen. So Toren starts civilizing her and takes her to Germany, where she - now in love with Toren - has to defend herself against accusations of legacy-hunting. Will she fit into her new society?

Film Details

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Murder Female Topless Nudity Nudity Cult Film Grindhouse Film Bare Chested Male B Movie Blonde Kidnapping Based On Novel Character Name In Title Skinny Dipping Teenage Girl Shooting Love

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liane, Jungle Goddess about? +

Liane, Jungle Goddess follows a lost girl revered by an African tribe, who is brought to Germany and becomes embroiled in a struggle over her identity and inheritance.

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.