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Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)

6.419842h 23mEN
AdventureDramaActionRomance

Directed by Hugh Hudson

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

2h 23m

Language

EN

Release

March 30, 1984

Director

Hugh Hudson

Official Trailer

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Overview

A shipping disaster in the 19th Century has stranded a man and woman in the wilds of Africa. The lady is pregnant, and gives birth to a son in their tree house. Soon after, a family of apes stumble across the house and in the ensuing panic, both parents are killed. A female ape takes the tiny boy as...

Cast

Christopher Lambert

Christopher Lambert

John Clayton / Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

Andie MacDowell

Andie MacDowell

Miss Jane Porter

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

The Sixth Earl of Greystoke

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Capitaine Phillippe D'Arnot

James Fox

James Fox

Lord Charles Esker

Cheryl Campbell

Cheryl Campbell

Lady Alice Clayton

Ian Charleson

Ian Charleson

Jeffson Brown

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Major Jack Downing

Nicholas Farrell

Nicholas Farrell

Sir Hugh Belcher

Richard Griffiths

Richard Griffiths

Captain Billings

Paul Geoffrey

Paul Geoffrey

Lord John Clayton

Hilton McRae

Hilton McRae

Willy

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A shipping disaster in the 19th Century has stranded a man and woman in the wilds of Africa. The lady is pregnant, and gives birth to a son in their tree house. Soon after, a family of apes stumble across the house and in the ensuing panic, both parents are killed. A female ape takes the tiny boy as a replacement for her own dead infant, and raises him as her son. Twenty years later, Captain Phillippe D'Arnot discovers the man who thinks he is an ape. Evidence in the tree house leads him to believe that he is the direct descendant of the Earl of Greystoke, and thus takes it upon himself to return the man to civilization.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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