
Tarzan: Lord of the Movies
Documentary
Overview
The history of the Tarzan films is presented through behind-the-scenes footage and scenes from the Jungle King’s many classic movies.
Top Cast


Gordon Scott
Gordon Scott
Host / Tarzan (Archived Footage)
Gordon Scott
Host / Tarzan (Archived Footage)


Johnny Weissmüller
Johnny Weissmüller
Self / Tarzan (Archived Footage)
Johnny Weissmüller
Self / Tarzan (Archived Footage)


Denny Miller
Denny Miller
Tarzan (Archive Footage)
Denny Miller
Tarzan (Archive Footage)


Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Tarzan (Archive Footage)
Bruce Bennett
Tarzan (Archive Footage)


Buster Crabbe
Buster Crabbe
Tarzan (Archive Footage)
Buster Crabbe
Tarzan (Archive Footage)


Elmo Lincoln
Elmo Lincoln
Tarzan (Archive Footage)
Elmo Lincoln
Tarzan (Archive Footage)


Ron Ely
Ron Ely
Tarzan (Archive Footage)
Ron Ely
Tarzan (Archive Footage)


Lex Barker
Lex Barker
Self / Tarzan (Archived Footage)
Lex Barker
Self / Tarzan (Archived Footage)


Mike Henry
Mike Henry
Tarzan (Archive Footage)
Mike Henry
Tarzan (Archive Footage)


Jock Mahoney
Jock Mahoney
Tarzan (Archive Footage)
Jock Mahoney
Tarzan (Archive Footage)
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