Tarzan and the Great River (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1967, Tarzan and the Great River is an adventure film directed by Robert Day, running about 88 minutes. “America's Hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tarzan is summoned to Brazil by an old friend to stop an evil tribal cult from destroying native villages and enslaving the survivors. The Lord of the Jungle is accompanied on his quest by a pretty blonde doctor, a boy and a grizzled sea captain.
Who’s in it. Tarzan and the Great River stars Mike Henry as Tarzan, Jan Murray as Sam Bishop, Manuel Padilla Jr. as Pepe and Diana Millay as Ann Philips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Tarzan and the Great River has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarzan and the Great River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarzan and the Great River 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 and the Great River (1967)?
- In US, Tarzan and the Great River is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tarzan and the Great River worth watching?
- Tarzan and the Great River holds an audience score of 3.8 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 and the Great River?
- Tarzan and the Great River stars Mike Henry, Jan Murray, Manuel Padilla Jr., Diana Millay and Paulo Gracindo.
- When was Tarzan and the Great River released?
- Tarzan and the Great River was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.