Tarzan and the Jungle Boy
Tarzan and the Jungle Boy

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Tarzan and the Jungle Boy

1968
Movie
99 min
English

Tarzan is joined by a reporter and her fiance on a journey to find a boy who was abandoned in the jungle six years earlier. The search party must also battle an evil native, who is out to kill the boy and take over as chief of his brother's tribe.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Robert D. WebbGenres: Adventure, Action, Family

Plot Summary

A young boy, believed to be the son of a lost explorer, is found living in the jungle and is about to be exploited by a greedy businessman. Tarzan steps in to protect the boy and ensure he is not taken advantage of, leading to a series of jungle adventures and confrontations.

Critical Reception

While not a critical darling, 'Tarzan and the Jungle Boy' was generally viewed as a decent, if unremarkable, entry in the Tarzan film series, especially for younger audiences. It offered the expected jungle action and Tarzan's heroic persona, though some critics found the plot predictable and the acting somewhat wooden.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans of the Tarzan franchise appreciated the familiar jungle setting and adventure elements.

  • The film was considered a standard jungle adventure, offering predictable but enjoyable thrills.

  • Some found the storyline and character portrayals to be somewhat lacking in depth.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not readily available. However, typical comments for similar Tarzan films often praise the action sequences and the iconic character, while sometimes noting a simplicity in the plots.

Fun Fact

This film marked Mike Henry's second and final appearance as Tarzan, after taking over the role from Gordon Scott.

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