The One, the Only, the Real Tarzan

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

August 22nd, 20040h 52min

Documentary, History, TV Movie
72%

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).


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