IMDb > Tarzan and the Great River (1967)

Tarzan and the Great River (1967) More at IMDbPro »


IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
5.0/10   83 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 5% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers:
Bob Barbash (screenplay)
Bob Barbash (story)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Tarzan and the Great River on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
September 1967 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
More action... More thrills... More heart-stopping adventure than anything now on the screen!
Plot:
Tarzan is summoned to Brazil by an old friend to stop an evil tribal cult from destroying native villages and enslaving the survivors... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
Dull, plodding Tarzan film more (5 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
Mike Henry ... Tarzan
Jan Murray ... Captain Sam Bishop
Manuel Padilla Jr. ... Pepe
Diana Millay ... Dr. Ann Philips
Rafer Johnson ... Barcuma
Paulo Gracindo ... Professor
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Tarzan and the Big River (USA) (working title)
Tarzan, Brazil (USA) (working title)
Tarzan, Spain (USA) (working title)
more
Runtime:
88 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Norway:12 (1968) | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:11 | USA:G (re-rating) (1974) | USA:Approved
Filming Locations:
Company:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In the second week of filming, Dinky the chimp bit Mike Henry on the jaw. It took 20 stitches to repair the wound. Henry had monkey fever delirium for three days, and took three weeks to recuperate. The chimp was destroyed and replaced. Henry later sued the production company for negligence. He won the suit, but the amount was not made public. more
Movie Connections:

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
1 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Dull, plodding Tarzan film, 22 March 2001
3/10
Author: Albert Ohayon from Montreal, Quebec, Canada

A really boring film with very little to recommend in it. Only the beautiful scenery and a funny performance by Jan Murray makes viewing this bearable. Mike Henry is OK as Tarzan but he seems much too stiff in the non-action scenes. He doesn't seem at ease in the role like earlier Tarzans Gordon Scott or Jock Mahoney. He is fine in the action sequences but looks out of place otherwise. The pacing in this film is deadly. There are long stretches where not much happens and too little action when something does. Villain Rafer Johnson as Barcuna isn't given much to do except to try to look menacing. The climactic fight between him and Tarzan is not very exciting. Jan Murray as Captain Bishop is the bright spot of the film. His goofy performance is fun to watch. Diana Millay as the good doctor is basically a two dimensional character played without much enthusiasm. Overall this film is not as good as Henry's previous Tarzan outing-Tarzan and the Valley of Gold-which had some exciting action and a much more enjoyable story. Give this one a miss. I give it 3 river-boats out of 10.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (5 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Tarzan and the Great River (1967)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Tarzan and the Jungle Boy Tarzan and the Valley of Gold The Secret of Treasure Island Tarzan Escapes Tarzan's Three Challenges
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Action section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.