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The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan
7.6 / 10• 2004• 52m•NR• German
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie
Storyline
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
Linda Christian
Self
Lead
Johnny Sheffield
Self
Elena Verdugo
Self
Johnny Weissmuller Jr.
Self
JL
Julian Lesser
Self
Johnny Weissmüller
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Florin Iepan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
