Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (film)
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| Tarzan and the Valley of Gold | |
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| Directed by | Robert Day |
| Produced by | Sy Weintraub |
| Written by | Clair Huffaker based on the character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs |
| Starring | Mike Henry David Opatoshu Manuel Padilla, Jr. Nancy Kovack |
| Distributed by | American International Pictures |
| Release date(s) | July 1966 |
| Running time | 90 mins. |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | Tarzan's Three Challenges |
| Followed by | Tarzan and the Great River |
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Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966) is an adventure film starring Mike Henry in his debut as Tarzan. The movie, produced by Sy Weintraub, written by Clair Huffaker, and directed by Robert Day, is remembered for its very James Bond-like portrayal of a casually-suited, globetrotting Tarzan. [1] It was released in July 1966.
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[edit] Plot
Augustus Vinero, a wealthy international criminal, known for his habit of sending explosive wristwatches to those not in his favor, kidnaps Ramel, a small boy who may know the location of the fabled Valley of Gold in Mexico.
Tarzan is called in by an old friend to track the kidnappers and rescue the boy. Along the way, he rescues Sophia Renault.
The finale involves Tarzan battling Vinero's hulking hennchman, Mr. Train, and a showdown with a helicopter.
[edit] Selected Cast
- Mike Henry as Tarzan
- David Opatoshu as Augustus Vinero, international villain
- Manuel Padilla, Jr. as Ramel, a kidnapped boy
- Nancy Kovack as Sophia Renault, Tarzan's ally
- Don Megowan as Mr. Train, Vinero's hulking henchman
[edit] Production Notes
The movie was filmed entirely on location in Mexico -- near Acapulco, at Mexico City's Plaza de Toros, at the Chapultepec Castle, the Teotihuacan ruins, and in the caves at Guerro.
Nancy Kovack replaced Sharon Tate in the role of Sophia Renault just before filming began.
[edit] References
Essoe, Gabe. Tarzan of The Movies, 1968, published by The Citadel Press.
