The read
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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb3.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes9%
Metacritic24/100
113 audience votes
Key crew
- John DerekDirector
- Perry Botkin Jr.Original Music Composer
- Gary GoddardWriter
- Tom RoweScreenplay
Cast
- Bo DerekJane Porter
- Richard HarrisJames Porter
- John Phillip LawHarry Holt
- Miles O'KeeffeTarzan
- Steve StrongIvory King
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteClub Member (voice)
- Laurie MainClub Member (voice)
- Harold AyerClub Member (voice)
- Akushula SelayahNambia (Africa)
Stills
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Themes
kidnappingafricajungledamsel in distress