Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966)

The international criminal Vinaro enjoys sending explosive wristwatches to his enemies. Here he kidnaps ten-year-old Ramel whom he thinks can lead him to the lost city of gold. Tarzan ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Day

Writers:

Edgar Rice Burroughs (characters), Clair Huffaker (screenplay)

Stars:

Mike Henry, David Opatoshu, Manuel Padilla Jr.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mike Henry	...	Tarzan
David Opatoshu	...	Augustus Vinero
Manuel Padilla Jr.	...	Ramel
Nancy Kovack	...	Sophia Renault
Don Megowan	...	Mr. Train
Enrique Lucero	...	Perez
Eduardo Noriega	...	Insp. Talmadge (as Edwardo Noriega)
John Kelly	...	Captain Voss
Francisco Riquerio	...	Mango
Frank Brandstetter	...	Ruiz
Carlos Rivas	...	Romulo
Jorge Beirute	...	Rodriguez
Oswald Olvera	...	Antonio

Storyline

The international criminal Vinaro enjoys sending explosive wristwatches to his enemies. Here he kidnaps ten-year-old Ramel whom he thinks can lead him to the lost city of gold. Tarzan fights the evil Mr. Train, six-foot-six bodyguard of Vinaro, and rescues Sophia, who has been left to die with an explosive around her neck. Various animals help Tarzan locate Vinaro's tanks and helicopters, the city and the boy.

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Plot Keywords:

tarzan | lost city | hairy chest | megalomaniac | bare chested male | 

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Taglines:

All New High Adventure!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA Switzerland

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1966 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tarzan '65

Filming Locations:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allfin A.G., American International Pictures (AIP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sharon Tate was the original casting pick for the female lead. There are photographs in existence from 1965 of her with Mike Henry along with a lion at a press conference that was held to promote the two newcomers. Martin Ransohoff who had the starlet under exclusive contract changed his mind about having this being her first film and the role was recast with Nancy Kovack.

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Quotes

Tarzan: I'll need a good rope, a hunting knife, and a soft piece of leather.

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Connections

Followed by Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion (1967)

User Reviews

Best Tarzan ever!

In terms of pure aesthetics Mike Henry is head and shoulders above all the other Tarzans. He looks the part more than anyone who's ever played it. This man's physique is a work of art, and he's not at all hard to look at. I defy anyone to take their eyes off him when he's on screen. He's perfectly cast, the story moves likes lightning, the action sequences are great(with even a nice touch of James Bond thrown in),this movie is well worth the price of rental or purchase(if you can find it).It's well worth it