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Tarzan and the Great River
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Tarzan and the Great River

1967-09-01 · 88 min · ★ 4.7

Adventure

Tarzan is summoned to Brazil by an old friend to stop an evil tribal cult from destroying native villages and enslaving the survivors. The Lord of the Jungle is accompanied on his quest by a pretty blonde doctor, a boy and a grizzled sea captain.

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Directors
Robert Day
Production companies
Allfin A.G., Banner Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mike HenryMike HenryTarzan
Jan MurrayJan MurraySam Bishop
Manuel Padilla Jr.Manuel Padilla Jr.Pepe
Diana MillayDiana MillayAnn Philips
Paulo GracindoPaulo GracindoProfessor
Rafer JohnsonRafer JohnsonBarcuma
Luz del FuegoLuz del FuegoTribeswoman (uncredited)

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