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Investigating Tarzan

Investigating Tarzan

Genres

Documentary

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A look at the history and cultural impact of Tarzan.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

52 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1997

Country

Cast

Danton Burroughs

Danton Burroughs

Self

Peter Elliott

Peter Elliott

Self

Scott Tracy Griffin

Scott Tracy Griffin

Self

Erling B. Holtsmark

Erling B. Holtsmark

Self

Francis Lacassin

Francis Lacassin

Self

George T. McWhorter

George T. McWhorter

Self

Denny Miller

Denny Miller

Self

Picha

Picha

Self

Tanya Roberts

Tanya Roberts

Self

Gordon Scott

Gordon Scott

Self

Johnny Weissmuller Jr.

Johnny Weissmuller Jr.

Self

France Zobda

France Zobda

Self

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