The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan (2004)

08/22/2004 (AT) • Documentary, History, TV Movie • 52m

Overview

The glorious and tragic story of American athlete and actor Johnny Weissmuller (1904-84), Olympic swimmer, water polo player and the only true Tarzan, an archetypal character and myth of cinema, that of the original Hollywood blockbusters (1932-48).

The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan (2004)

08/22/2004 (AT) • 52m

Documentary, History, TV Movie

Overview

The glorious and tragic story of American athlete and actor Johnny Weissmuller (1904-84), Olympic swimmer, water polo player and the only true Tarzan, an archetypal character and myth of cinema, that of the original Hollywood blockbusters (1932-48).

Top Billed Cast

Linda Christian

Self

Johnny Sheffield

Self

Elena Verdugo

Self

Johnny Weissmuller Jr.

Self

Julian Lesser

Self

Johnny Weissmüller

Self (archive footage)

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cinema on cinema

biography

tarzan

hollywood star

olympic athlete

star showcase

cinema history

portrait of an artist

olympic champion

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