The story follows Tarzan as he intervenes in a conflict between two rival tribes and a group of unscrupulous hunters.
Scott, a former lifeguard, brought a massive, bodybuilder-esque frame to the role that differed from the leaner Olympic swimmer build of Johnny Weissmuller.
This was the last Tarzan movie produced by Sol Lesser for RKO Radio Pictures. Tarzan's Hidden Jungle(1955)
Hunters led by the villainous Burger (Jack Elam) pose as a film crew to enter a "Great Barrier" region.
Their true intent is to slaughter a massive herd of elephants and rhinos for profit. The story follows Tarzan as he intervenes in
While it retains the "Me Tarzan, You Jane" simplicity, it sets the stage for the 1960s films which would feature a smarter, more sophisticated Tarzan.
In a twist of "life imitating art," Gordon Scott met his future wife, Vera Miles (who played the female lead), on the set of this film. 🐘 Legacy & Reception Hunters led by the villainous Burger (Jack Elam)
To maintain its "family-friendly" status in the mid-50s, much of the animal combat is handled through editing and stock footage rather than practical effects.