Tarzan Finds a Son!
"Super Story of a Super Man ! The Titan of all Tarzans . . . Giant of all jungle thrills . . . worth the years it took to make !"
Originally released in 1939. Tarzan Finds a Son! is a action/adventure film. directed by Richard Thorpe. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, and Johnny Sheffield
Synopsis
A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to millions of dollars. Jane agrees, against Tarzan's will, to lead them to civilization.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (101 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Johnny Weissmüller
as Tarzan
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Jane Parker
Johnny Sheffield
as Boy
Ian Hunter
as Austin Lancing
Henry Stephenson
as Sir Thomas Lancing
Frieda Inescort
as Mrs. Lancing
Henry Wilcoxon
as Mr. 'Sandee' Sande
Laraine Day
as Mrs. Richard Lancing
Morton Lowry
as Richard Lancing
Gavin Muir
as Pilot (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarzan Finds a Son! about?
A young couple die in a plane crash in the jungle. Their son is found by Tarzan and Jane who name him Boy and raise him as their own. Five years later a search party comes to find the young heir to...
Who directed Tarzan Finds a Son!?
Tarzan Finds a Son! was directed by Richard Thorpe.
How long is Tarzan Finds a Son!?
Tarzan Finds a Son! has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Tarzan Finds a Son! released?
Tarzan Finds a Son! was released on June 16, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tarzan Finds a Son!?
The main cast of Tarzan Finds a Son! includes Johnny Weissmüller, Maureen O'Sullivan, Johnny Sheffield, Ian Hunter, Henry Stephenson.
Is Tarzan Finds a Son! worth watching?
Tarzan Finds a Son! has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.