Tarzan, the Ape Man
Directed by	John Derek
Produced by	Bo Derek
Written by	Tom Rowe (screenplay) Based on the novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Starring	Bo Derek Richard Harris John Phillip Law Miles O'Keeffe
Music by	Perry Botkin Jr.
Cinematography	John Derek Wolfgang Dickmann
Editing by	Jimmy Ling
Distributed by	Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Released	August 7, 1981 (USA)
Running time	107 min.
Language	English
Budget	N/A
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IMDb profile

Tarzan, the Ape Man is a 1981 American action movie and adventure film directed by John Derek. It stars Bo Derek, Richard Harris, John Phillip Law and Miles O'Keeffe. The screenplay by Tom Rowe is based on the novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The original music score is composed by Perry Botkin Jr. The film's tagline is Unlike any other "Tarzan" you've ever seen! Image File history File links Tarzan_the_Ape_Man_DVD_cover. ... John Derek in the 1980s John Derek (born August 12, 1926; died May 22, 1998) was an American actor, director and photographer most famous for the women to whom he was married. ... Bo Derek Bo Derek (born Mary Cathleen Collins on November 20, 1956, Long Beach, California) is an American film actress and model of Irish, German and Dutch descent. ... Tom Rowe (1950 - January 17, 2004) was the bass player and a singer in the folk trios Schooner Fare and Turkey Hollow. ... Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950) was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan, although he produced works in many genres. ... Bo Derek Bo Derek (born Mary Cathleen Collins on November 20, 1956, Long Beach, California) is an American film actress and model of Irish, German and Dutch descent. ... Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator. ... John Phillip Law (born September 7, 1937 in Hollywood, California) is an American film actor who is best known for his role as the blind angel Pygar in the science fiction classic Barbarella (1968). ... Miles OKeeffe (born 1954) is a television and movie actor. ... Perry Botkin, Jr. ... John Derek in the 1980s John Derek (born August 12, 1926; died May 22, 1998) was an American actor, director and photographer most famous for the women to whom he was married. ... Leo the Lion in the MGM logo since 2001 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or MGM, was, until 2005, a media company, involved primarily in the production and distribution of cinema and television programs. ... August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (220th in leap years), with 146 days remaining. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See also: 1980 in film 1981 1982 in film 1980s in film years in film film Events January 19 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. ... Movie poster for Die Another Day, the 20th James Bond movie. ... Adventure film is a film genre containing elements of adventure. ... John Derek in the 1980s John Derek (born August 12, 1926; died May 22, 1998) was an American actor, director and photographer most famous for the women to whom he was married. ... Bo Derek Bo Derek (born Mary Cathleen Collins on November 20, 1956, Long Beach, California) is an American film actress and model of Irish, German and Dutch descent. ... Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius in Gladiator. ... John Phillip Law (born September 7, 1937 in Hollywood, California) is an American film actor who is best known for his role as the blind angel Pygar in the science fiction classic Barbarella (1968). ... Miles OKeeffe (born 1954) is a television and movie actor. ... Tom Rowe (1950 - January 17, 2004) was the bass player and a singer in the folk trios Schooner Fare and Turkey Hollow. ... Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950) was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan, although he produced works in many genres. ... Perry Botkin, Jr. ...

Plot summary

Jane Parker's father James heads to Africa on the pretext of searching for hidden jungle secrets. He is actually looking for Tarzan, whom he plans to kidnap and bring back to England dead or alive. Jane accompanies her manic father, along with his unassuming assistant Harry Holt. Realizing that James is on his trail, Tarzan kidnaps Jane and it is love at first sight. James forges on, trying to capture Tarzan and save his daughter. But Tarzan finally saves the day when Jane is kidnapped by a band of African worshippers, who are preparing her to be sacrificed to the gods. Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ...

Main cast

• Bo Derek - Jane Parker
• Richard Harris - James Parker
• John Phillip Law - Harry Holt
• Miles O'Keeffe - Tarzan

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Awards and Nominations

• Golden Raspberry Awards

Won: Worst Actress (Bo Derek)

Nominated: Worst Picture

Nominated: Worst Screenplay

Nominated: Worst Actor (Richard Harris)

Nominated: Worst Director (John Derek)

Nominated: Worst New Star (Miles O'Keeffe)

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External links

• Tarzan, the Ape Man at the Internet Movie Database
• Tarzan, the Ape Man at Rotten Tomatoes