Tarzan the Magnificent (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1960, Tarzan the Magnificent is an action and adventure film directed by Robert Day, running about 82 minutes. “The Greatest of Them All!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the Banton family rob a store is a small village and kill the local police constable, Tarzan captures one of them, Coy Banton. He decides to return him to the authorities so that the dead policeman's family will benefit from the $5000 reward. The head of the clan, Abel Banton and his two sons have no intention of letting Tarzan deliver Coy and burn the river boat they were to use. Several of the passengers are now stranded forcing Tarzan to take them along on a trek through the jungle. Abel Banton trails them intent not only getting his son back but getting rid of Tarzan.
Who’s in it. Tarzan the Magnificent stars Gordon Scott as Tarzan, Jock Mahoney as Coy Banton, Betta St. John as Fay Ames and John Carradine as Abel Banton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tarzan the Magnificent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarzan the Magnificent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarzan the Magnificent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tarzan the Magnificent (1960)?
- In AU, Tarzan the Magnificent is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tarzan the Magnificent worth watching?
- Tarzan the Magnificent holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tarzan the Magnificent?
- Tarzan the Magnificent stars Gordon Scott, Jock Mahoney, Betta St. John, John Carradine and Lionel Jeffries.
- When was Tarzan the Magnificent released?
- Tarzan the Magnificent was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.