Tarzan and the She-Devil
Tarzan and the She-Devil

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Tarzan and the She-Devil

1953
Movie
75 min
English

The king of the jungle fights off ivory poachers.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Kurt NeumannGenres: Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A ruthless British woman attempts to con Tarzan out of his ancestral lands, employing deception and manipulation. She hires an ambitious hunter to track down the legendary "She-Devil" of the jungle, hoping to use the creature to her advantage. Tarzan must protect his home and its inhabitants from her schemes and the dangers she unleashes.

Critical Reception

While Tarzan and the She-Devil was a moderately budgeted entry in the long-running film series, it received mixed to negative reviews from critics. Audiences familiar with the Tarzan character found the plot somewhat convoluted and the villains less compelling than in previous iterations. The film is often cited as one of the weaker entries of the 1950s Tarzan films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its weak script and contrived plot.

  • Criticized for its less-than-thrilling action sequences compared to other Tarzan films.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were often deemed uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Tarzan and the She-Devil' is scarce, but available commentary suggests it's considered a less memorable installment in the Tarzan franchise, often cited for its predictable narrative and lack of engaging character development.

Fun Fact

This film marked the final appearance of Lex Barker as Tarzan, a role he played in five films for RKO Pictures.

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