Tarzan and the Trappers (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1958, Tarzan and the Trappers is an action, adventure and tv movie film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, running about 70 minutes. “They won't rest until they capture the King of the Jungle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tarzan goes up against a baddie by the name of Schroeder, who is trapping animals and selling them illegally to zoos. A twist is thrown into the plot when Schroeder's brother, with the help of money-hungry trader Lapin, hunts a different kind of quarry, human game. Now Tarzan must not only fight to save the animals of the jungle, but he must also save himself. Three episodes of a failed TV series edited for theater release.
Who’s in it. Tarzan and the Trappers stars Gordon Scott as Tarzan, Eve Brent as Jane, Rickie Sorensen as Boy and Leslie Bradley as Schroeder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Tarzan and the Trappers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tarzan and the Trappers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tarzan and the Trappers 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 and the Trappers (1958)?
- In US, Tarzan and the Trappers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tarzan and the Trappers worth watching?
- Tarzan and the Trappers holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tarzan and the Trappers?
- Tarzan and the Trappers stars Gordon Scott, Eve Brent, Rickie Sorensen, Leslie Bradley and Maurice Marsac.
- When was Tarzan and the Trappers released?
- Tarzan and the Trappers was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.