Tarzan's Greatest Adventure (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1959, Tarzan's Greatest Adventure is an adventure film directed by John Guillermin, running about 88 minutes. “Adventure's Mightiest Hero Lives His Mightiest Adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The greatest adventure of jungle king Tarzan. Four British villains raid a settlement to obtain explosives for use in a diamond mine. In doing so they nearly destroy the settlement, so Tarzan pursues them to their mine.
Who’s in it. Tarzan's Greatest Adventure stars Gordon Scott as Tarzan, Anthony Quayle as Slade, Sara Shane as Angie and Niall MacGinnis as Kruger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Tarzan's Greatest Adventure has proved divisive with audiences.
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's Greatest Adventure page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarzan's Greatest Adventure tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tarzan's Greatest Adventure (1959)?
- In AU, Tarzan's Greatest Adventure 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's Greatest Adventure worth watching?
- Tarzan's Greatest Adventure holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tarzan's Greatest Adventure?
- Tarzan's Greatest Adventure stars Gordon Scott, Anthony Quayle, Sara Shane, Niall MacGinnis and Sean Connery.
- When was Tarzan's Greatest Adventure released?
- Tarzan's Greatest Adventure was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.