Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Originally released in 1984. Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is a adventure/drama film. directed by Hugh Hudson. With a runtime of 2h 23m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Christopher Lambert, Andie MacDowell, and Ralph Richardson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
2h 23m
143 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (488 votes)
Box Office
$45.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Lambert
as John Clayton / Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Andie MacDowell
as Miss Jane Porter
Ralph Richardson
as The Sixth Earl of Greystoke
Ian Holm
as Capitaine Phillippe D'Arnot
James Fox
as Lord Charles Esker
Cheryl Campbell
as Lady Alice Clayton
Ian Charleson
as Jeffson Brown
Nigel Davenport
as Major Jack Downing
Nicholas Farrell
as Sir Hugh Belcher
Richard Griffiths
as Captain Billings
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $45,858,563
Production Companies
- Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- WEA Records
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
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.
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 2 hours and 23 minutes (143 minutes total).
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 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes?
The main cast of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes includes Christopher Lambert, Andie MacDowell, Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, James Fox.
Is Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes worth watching?
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 488 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.