Tarzan Films Best [UPDATED]

The Tarzan yell, the chest-beat, the vine swing—these are immortal images. While no single 21st-century film has recaptured the massive popularity of the Weissmuller or Disney eras, the Tarzan films remain a fascinating archive of Hollywood history: a testament to the enduring power of a man raised by apes, caught forever between two worlds.

The 1960s brought a wave of low-budget, international productions. (two films) and Mike Henry (three films) took over, but the character was losing relevance. The most unusual entry of this era was Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966), a TV movie pilot starring former football player Ron Ely , which led to the popular 1966-1968 NBC television series, introducing Tarzan to a new generation via the small screen. Animation and the Box-Office Slump: The 1970s-1990s The 1970s saw failed attempts to modernize Tarzan, including Tarzan’s Jungle Rebellion (1970) and the infamous Tarzan: The Ape Man (1981) starring Miles O’Keeffe and a nude-but-censored Bo Derek. Critical and commercial interest waned. tarzan films

Everything changed with Disney’s (1999). An animated musical featuring the voice of Tony Goldwyn, comedy from Rosie O’Donnell, and a Phil Collins soundtrack, it was a massive hit. With groundbreaking “deep canvas” animation that made the jungle feel fluid and three-dimensional, Disney’s film returned Tarzan to the cultural forefront, earning an Academy Award for Best Original Song (“You’ll Be in My Heart”). It remains the highest-grossing Tarzan film of all time. The 21st Century: Reimagining and Reboots The new millennium has seen two major attempts to reinvent Tarzan for modern audiences. The Tarzan yell, the chest-beat, the vine swing—these