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Tarzan and Cobra
Prof. Ram Dayal, his assistant Johnny and daughter Leena go to the jungle in search of Cobra Tribe's treasure. Jojo and Bakona, a pair of crooks, follow them secretly. When the party enters the jungle, Tarzan, the king of the jungle, takes Leena away to his hideout. The Professor and his party search for her. Leena is treated well by Tarzan and they fall in love. When the party sees Tarzan they want to kill him, but Leena saves him. Later the party must deal with the two crooks, betrayal among them, and the Cobra Tribe.
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Plot Summary
In this installment, Tarzan, now living in London, is drawn back into the jungle when his former love, Jane, is kidnapped by a ruthless diamond smuggler. He must confront his past and his primal instincts to rescue her and protect the jungle's inhabitants from exploitation. The adventure tests his civilized facade against his wild heritage.
Critical Reception
Tarzan and the Cobra received mixed reviews, with critics often finding it a somewhat generic action-adventure film. While Christopher Lambert's performance as Tarzan was noted, the plot was frequently criticized for being predictable and lacking the charm of earlier adaptations. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many feeling it failed to capture the essence of the iconic character.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Christopher Lambert's committed portrayal of Tarzan.
Criticized for a predictable and uninspired plot.
Lacked the imaginative scope and visual appeal of previous Tarzan films.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests a film that failed to impress, with many finding it a disappointing entry in the Tarzan franchise.
Fun Fact
This film was originally intended to be a direct sequel to 'Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes' (1984) but due to rights issues and creative differences, it was reworked into an independent production.
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