Tarzan the Ape Man
1981 · Movie · R · 115 min · ★ 4.1
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.
Based on Tarzan of the Apes
Also known as Tarzan, the Ape Man
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Details
- Years
- 1981
- Release date
- 1981-08-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 115 min
- TMDB rating
- 4.1/10 (110 votes)
Themes
- kidnapping
- africa
- jungle
- damsel in distress
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1982
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Director · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1982 · nominated
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- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actress · 1982 · nominated
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst New Star · 1982 · nominated
Cast & crew
Bo Derek
as Jane Porter
Richard Harris
as James Porter
John Phillip Law
as Harry Holt
Miles O'Keeffe
as Tarzan
- SS
Steve Strong
as Ivory King
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Club Member (voice)
Laurie Main
as Club Member (voice)
- HA
Harold Ayer
as Club Member (voice)
- AS
Akushula Selayah
as Nambia (Africa)
Directed by John Derek