Tarzan and the Mermaids
Tarzan and the Mermaids

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Tarzan and the Mermaids

1948
Movie
68 min
English

A high priest tries to force a young beauty to marry a pearl trader who is masquerading as the god Balu.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Robert FloreyGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Tarzan and his mate Jane are drawn into a conspiracy involving stolen treasure and a vengeful god in the jungle kingdom of Palu. When a beautiful princess is captured by a ruthless high priest, Tarzan must battle treacherous natives and a dangerous jaguar to rescue her and expose the plot. The film features underwater sequences and a thrilling chase through ancient ruins.

Critical Reception

While a typical entry in the Tarzan series, 'Tarzan and the Mermaids' was noted for its exotic locations and action sequences. Critical reception was generally favorable for its adventure elements, though some critics found the plot predictable. It performed adequately at the box office, catering to the established fanbase.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually appealing jungle and aquatic settings.

  • Johnny Weissmuller's final portrayal of Tarzan was seen as fitting his established character.

  • The plot was considered somewhat formulaic for the series.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available in a consolidated format for this specific film.

Fun Fact

This film marked Johnny Weissmuller's final appearance as Tarzan, a role he played in twelve films over fifteen years.

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John Chard

John Chard

It's Tarzan up to one of his tricks. OK! The mermaids of the title here are actually pearl divers who require Tarzan's help to topple their evil leader. Oh and said evil leader has set himself up as a false God, thus enslaving the island...