Action Adventure Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) Collection

Tarzan Finds a Son!

Name: Tarzan Finds a Son!
Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Action, Adventure
Released: 1939-01-01
Duration: 82 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Sheffield, Ian Hunter, Henry Stephenson

1939Dir. Richard Thorpe1h 22m

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Runtime1h 22m

Released1939

DirectorRichard Thorpe

About This Movie

Tarzan Finds a Son! is an interesting blend of action and adventure, set against the lush jungle backdrop that we expect from Tarzan films. The atmosphere is both thrilling and tender, especially with the introduction of 'Boy,' adding a familial dynamic that shakes up Tarzan and Jane's life. The pacing is deliberate; it takes its time to explore the tensions between civilization and the wild, especially when Jane decides to aid the search party. What stands out here are the practical effects, which give authenticity to the jungle scenes. The performances are solid, with Johnny Weissmuller embodying Tarzan's primal yet caring nature. It’s kind of fascinating how it balances that jungle life with the encroachment of the outside world.

Features practical effects that stand the test of timeExplores themes of civilization versus wildernessDelivers a unique familial twist to the Tarzan saga