Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

A shipping disaster in the 19th Century has stranded a man and woman in the wilds of Africa. The lady is pregnant, and gives birth to a son in their tree house. Soon after, a family of apes stumble across the house and in the ensuing panic, both parents are killed. A female ape takes the tiny boy as a replacement for her own dead infant, and raises him as her son. Twenty years later, Captain Phillippe D'Arnot discovers the man who thinks he is an ape. Evidence in the tree house leads him to believe that he is the direct descendant of the Earl of Greystoke, and thus takes it upon himself to return the man to civilization.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Adventure, Drama, Action, Romance

Director

Hugh Hudson

Original Language

EN

What is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes about?

A shipping disaster in the 19th Century has stranded a man and woman in the wilds of Africa. The lady is pregnant, and gives birth to a son in their tree house. Soon after, a family of apes stumble across the house and in the ensuing panic, both parents are killed. A female ape takes the tiny boy as a replacement for her own dead infant, and raises him as her son. Twenty years later, Captain Phillippe D'Arnot discovers the man who thinks he is an ape. Evidence in the tree house leads him to believe that he is the direct descendant of the Earl of Greystoke, and thus takes it upon himself to return the man to civilization.

Who directed Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes was directed by Hugh Hudson.

When was Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes released?

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes was released on March 30, 1984.

How long is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes has a runtime of 2h 23m.

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