Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes 1984
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SplatA 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John Clayton / Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
as Miss Jane Porter
as The Sixth Earl of Greystoke
as Capitaine Phillippe D'Arnot
as Lord Charles Esker
as Lady Alice Clayton
as Jeffson Brown
as Major Jack Downing
as Sir Hugh Belcher
as Captain Billings
Director:
Writer:
Edgar Rice Burroughs, Michael Austin, Robert Towne
Stars:
Christopher Lambert, Andie MacDowell, Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, James Fox, Cheryl Campbell, Ian Charleson, Nigel Davenport, Nicholas Farrell, Richard Griffiths,
Genres:
Adventure,Drama,Action,Romance
Release Date:
1984 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
143 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as John Clayton / Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
as Miss Jane Porter
as The Sixth Earl of Greystoke
as Capitaine Phillippe D'Arnot
as Lord Charles Esker
as Lady Alice Clayton
as Jeffson Brown
as Major Jack Downing
as Sir Hugh Belcher
as Captain Billings
as Lord John Clayton
as Willy
as Buller
as Dean
as Sir Evelyn Blount
as Rev Stimson
as Chalky White
as Olivestone
as Tarzan aged 12
as Tarzan Aged 5
as Tarzan aged 1
as Infant Tarzan
as Silverbeard, Primate Father
as Kala, Primate Mother
as White Eyes, Primate Leader
as Droopy Ears, Tarzan's Childhood Friend
as Figs, Tarzan's Follower
as Primate
as Primate
as Primate
as Primate
as Primate
as Primate
as Primate
as Primate
as Iris (uncredited)
as Aloo (uncredited)
as Miss Jane Porter (voice) (uncredited)
as Butler (uncredited)
as Christmas Eve Party Guest (uncredited)
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