Tarzan and the Jungle Boy


1h 39m 1968

Brief Synopsis

A reporter and her fiance are conducting a search in the jungle for a wild boy, the lost son of a downed geologist.

Film Details

Also Known As
Tarzan No. 22
Genre
Adventure
Release Date
May 1968
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Allfin, A. G.; Banner Productions
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1

Synopsis

A famed geologist, accompanied by his infant son Erik and pet leopard cub, is drowned in a canoe accident while searching for mineral deposits in Africa. Years later, journalist Myrna Claudel and photographer Ken Matson parachute into the jungle and persuade Tarzan to help them find a wild boy believed to be the geologist's son. Upon reaching Zagunda territory, the trio persuade tribal chief Buhara to help them find the boy. During the search, Buhara is attacked and nearly killed by his brother, Nagambi, who hopes to usurp Buhara's crown. Young Erik finds the wounded chief and takes him to his cave, where Tarzan later discovers them and helps Erik nurse Buhara back to health. Meanwhile, Myrna and Ken, who have followed Tarzan into the Zagunda jungle, with the help of Tarzan's chimp, are ambushed by Nagambi's warriors, and Ken is killed. Tarzan rescues Myrna, and Buhara kills his brother. The jungle boy, now known as Jukaro, heeds Tarzan's advice and returns to civilization with Myrna.

Film Details

Also Known As
Tarzan No. 22
Genre
Adventure
Release Date
May 1968
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Allfin, A. G.; Banner Productions
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 39m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Eastmancolor)
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1

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Notes

Filmed in Brazil. Original production title: Tarzan No. 22.