Tarzan and the Trappers

Tarzan and the Trappers

They won't rest until they capture the King of the Jungle.

NR 1958 · 70 min · ★ 4.2 · Action, Adventure, TV Movie

Tarzan goes up against a baddie by the name of Schroeder, who is trapping animals and selling them illegally to zoos. A twist is thrown into the plot when Schroeder's brother, with the help of money-hungry trader Lapin, hunts a different kind of quarry, human game. Now Tarzan must not only fight to save the animals of the jungle, but he must also save himself. Three episodes of a failed TV series edited for theater release.

Directed by Sandy Howard · Written by Frederick Schlick

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