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Release Year2004
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorJohn Rust
WritersJohn Rust
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsTarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
About Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle
Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle is a documentary focusing on the first six sound Tarzan films produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. Written and directed by John Rust, the documentary features interviews with film historians Rudy Behlmer and Scott Tracy Griffin, who discuss the films' literary antecedents and behind-the-scenes production details.
Directed by John Rust, Tarzan: Silver Screen King of the Jungle leans on a strong ensemble — Rudy Behlmer, Robert Osborne, Johnny Weissmuller Jr. — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2004.
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