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Adventure Cult Classic

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!

1956 · 1h 28m · 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 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

When a German expedition encounters danger in the African jungle, only the intervention of a mysterious, long-haired wild woman saves Thoren from certain death at the hands of the Botos tribe. Captivated by the enigmatic figure, Thoren and his colleagues set out to capture her, even as news of her existence travels back to Germany. There, shipping magnate Theo Amelongen sees the wild woman as a possible link to his granddaughter, missing for 18 years after a shipwreck. As Theo journeys to Africa and the wild woman—Liane—finds herself swept into his world, alliances form and tensions mount between cultures. Add in a tribesman friend and a pet lion for good measure, and you have a pulp adventure blending jungle spectacle, European intrigue, and a healthy dose of exploitation.

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.
— SassyFlix Curator

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Why Cult

Jungle Girl Exploitation

Marion Michael stars as the legendary topless wild woman, delivering a performance that’s as much about hair placement as acting.

Pet Lion Sidekick

Liane’s loyal companion, Simba, sneaks aboard a ship and adds a feral twist to the Hamburg inheritance drama.

Europe Meets Africa

From African tribal encounters to German inheritance squabbles, the film swings between continents and cultures with pulp intensity.

Strategic Nudity

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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