Tarzan and the Great River

"America's Hero"

Sep 13 1967 G 1h 28m
Action, Adventure

Tarzan is summoned to Brazil by an old friend to stop an evil tribal cult from destroying native villages and enslaving the survivors. The Lord of the Jungle is accompanied on his quest by a pretty blonde doctor, a boy and a grizzled sea captain.

Plot

Tarzan travels to South America at the request of his old friend, a Professor who believes an ancient cult is preying on the local native population. He soon dons his loincloth and with Cheetah and pet lion Baron travels up the Amazon river. He meets up with Captain Sam Bishop and his young ward Pepe and all of them are soon in the hunt for the Jaguar Men and their leader Barcuna. Tarzan rescues a pretty doctor, Ann Phillips, after her jungle hospital is burned to the ground. Together, they set off into the jungle to confront the cultists who are enslaving the local population.

Written by

Bob Barbash, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Lewis Reed

Directed by

Robert Day

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount, Allfin A.G.

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
460
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA