Tarzan the Ape Man

Tarzan the Ape Man

The most beautiful woman of our time in the most erotic adventure of all time.

R 1981 · 115 min · ★ 4.1 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

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.

Directed by John Derek · Written by Tom Rowe

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Bo Derek Jane Porter
Richard Harris James Porter
John Phillip Law Harry Holt
Miles O'Keeffe Tarzan
Steve Strong Ivory King
Wilfrid Hyde-White Club Member (voice)
Laurie Main Club Member (voice)
Harold Ayer Club Member (voice)
Akushula Selayah Nambia (Africa)

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