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The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan
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).
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The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan was released August 22, 2004. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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).
Cast, crew and production details
About The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan
Cast
Linda ChristianSelf
Johnny SheffieldSelf
Elena VerdugoSelf
Johnny Weissmuller Jr.Self
Johnny WeissmüllerSelf (archive footage)Credits
- Directed by
- Florin Iepan
- Written by
- Florin Iepan
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- German
- Original title
- Der einzig wahre Tarzan
Production
Westend Film & TVGermany
ZDFGermany
ARTEGermany
ORFAustria
YLEFinland- TVRRomania
Themes
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