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Tarzan the Ape Man
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Tarzan the Ape Man

1981-08-07 · 115 min · ★ 4.1

Action · Adventure · Comedy

The Tarzan story from Jane's point of view. Jane Parker visits her father in Africa where she joins him on an expedition. A couple of brief encounters with Tarzan establish a (sexual) bond between her and Tarzan. When the expedition is captured by savages, Tarzan comes to the rescue.

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Directors
John Derek
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Svengali Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 36,565,280

Top Cast

Bo DerekBo DerekJane Porter
Richard HarrisRichard HarrisJames Porter
John Phillip LawJohn Phillip LawHarry Holt
Miles O'KeeffeMiles O'KeeffeTarzan
Steve StrongIvory King
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteClub Member (voice)
Laurie MainLaurie MainClub Member (voice)
Harold AyerClub Member (voice)
Akushula SelayahNambia (Africa)

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