Tarzan the Ape Man
“The most beautiful woman of our time in the most erotic adventure of all time.”
Synopsis
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.
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Tarzan, The Ape Man (1981) Official Trailer - Bo Derek, Richard Harris Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Derek
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Rowe
- Original Score
- Perry Botkin Jr.
- Original Title
- Tarzan the Ape Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.6M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Svengali Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Derek
Tom Rowe, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Gary Goddard
Perry Botkin Jr.
John Derek
Jimmy Ling
Bo Derek
Department Leadership Roster
John Derek
Director
Tom Rowe
Screenplay
Gary Goddard
Writer
Bo Derek
Producer
Perry Botkin Jr.
Original Music Composer
John Derek
Director of Photography
Jimmy Ling
Editor
Patricia Edwards
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarzan the Ape Man
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What is Tarzan the Ape Man about?
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.
Who directed Tarzan the Ape Man?
Tarzan the Ape Man was directed by John Derek.
Who stars in Tarzan the Ape Man?
The principal cast of Tarzan the Ape Man includes Bo Derek, Richard Harris, John Phillip Law, Miles O'Keeffe, Steve Strong.
When was Tarzan the Ape Man released and how long is it?
Tarzan the Ape Man was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Tarzan the Ape Man make at the box office?
Tarzan the Ape Man grossed $36.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tarzan the Ape Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tarzan the Ape Man was composed by Perry Botkin Jr..
Is Tarzan the Ape Man based on a book or true story?
Tarzan the Ape Man is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Edgar Rice Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarzan the Ape Man?
Tarzan the Ape Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).