Achtung! The Desert Tigers (1977)
During World War II, an American major is captured by the Germans and thrown into a POW camp run by a sadistic Nazi officer, whose main pleasures are whipping the local female population and torturing prisoners. The major organizes an escape attempt using the camp's nubile female doctor as a hostage.
Director: Luigi Batzella
Genre: Drama, Thriller, War
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: January 15, 1977
Cast
- Richard Harrison - Maj. Lexman
- Lea Lander - Dr. Lessing / SS Afrika Korps
- Isarco Ravaioli - Lt. Keller
- Agnes Kalpagos - Clara
- Gino Turini - Sergeant
- Zaira Zoccheddu - Jewish girl
- Mauro Mannatrizio - U.S Army Soldier
- Italo Gasperini - SS Lieutenant
- Mike Monty - Max
- Gordon Mitchell - Kommandant von Stolzen
Screenplay
- Luigi Batzella
- Luigi Batzella (Idea)
- Luigi Batzella (Story)
- Luigi Batzella (Screenplay)
Music: Marcello Giombini, Marcello Giombini
Cinematography: Ugo Brunelli
Editing: Luigi Batzella
Production: International Cine Holiday
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
experiment, whip, nazi, sadism, dominatrix, sexual violence, perversion, sexploitation, urination, prison camp, 1940s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Achtung! The Desert Tigers about?
- During World War II, an American major is captured by the Germans and thrown into a POW camp run by a sadistic Nazi officer, whose main pleasures are whipping the local female population and torturing prisoners. The major organizes an escape attempt using the camp's nubile female doctor as a hostage.
- Who directed Achtung! The Desert Tigers?
- Achtung! The Desert Tigers was directed by Luigi Batzella.
- Who stars in Achtung! The Desert Tigers?
- Achtung! The Desert Tigers stars Richard Harrison, Lea Lander, Isarco Ravaioli, Agnes Kalpagos, Gino Turini, Zaira Zoccheddu.
- How long is Achtung! The Desert Tigers?
- Achtung! The Desert Tigers has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Achtung! The Desert Tigers?
- Achtung! The Desert Tigers is a Drama, Thriller, War film.
- Where was Achtung! The Desert Tigers produced?
- Achtung! The Desert Tigers was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Achtung! The Desert Tigers?
- The themes of Achtung! The Desert Tigers include: The Horror of War and Humanity.