Tarzan Escapes

Directed by Richard Thorpe
Not Rated
1936    89mAction, Adventure
6.571%58%6.3
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White hunter Captain Fry tries to take Tarzan back to civilization, caged for public display. He arrives in the jungle with Jane's cousins, Eric and Rita, who want Jane's help in claiming a fortune left her.
  • Johnny WeissmüllerTarzan
  • Maureen O'SullivanJane
  • John BucklerCaptain Fry
  • Benita HumeRita Parker
  • William HenryEric Parker
  • Herbert MundinRawlins
  • E. E. CliveMasters
  • Darby JonesBomba
  • Everett BrownHostile Native Chief
  • Richard ThorpeDirector
  • Cyril HumeScreenplay
  • Elmer SheeleyArt Direction
  • Leonard SmithDirector Of Photography
  • John FarrowCo-Director
  • James C. McKayCo-Director
  • George B. SeitzCo-Director
  • William A. WellmanCo-Director
  • W. Donn HayesEditor
  • Douglas ShearerRecording Supervision
  • Charles E. WallaceSound
  • Mister ArnMay 23, 2025
    It's hard to understand the bad guy's motivation in this film. Why would he want to capture Tarzan once he learns he's a man? The plot is weak, and the action doesn't carry the film.

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