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GREYSTOKE, THE LEGEND OF TARZAN
(1984.)
VHS PAL |
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Credits:
Director Hugh Hudson Starring Ian Holm Christopher Lambert
Ralph Richardson James Fox Andie MacDowell |
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Synopsis: GREYSTOKE
is a spellbinding screen version of Edgar Rice Burroughs's
1914 classic tale. Tarzan (Christopher Lambert), the
seventh Earl of Greystoke, is raised by a family of apes
after he is lost as a child in the jungles of Africa.
Captain Phillipe D'Arnot (Ian Holm), a Belgian explorer,
discovers the adult Tarzan, now lord of the apes, and
reintroduces him to the English language and to the
British aristocracy. Tarzan becomes John Clayton and is
taken to meet his elderly grandfather, the sixth Earl of
Greystoke (Ralph Richardson), and his beautiful American
ward, Jane Porter (Andie MacDowell). Living in a grand
estate instead of in the trees of the African jungle
proves daunting for the struggling student of British
formality, but he is protected by his loving and eccentric
grandfather. Jane continues to teach him about life in
British society and before long has captivated John, who
must learn how to deal with the strong emotions of human
love. John and Jane begin their courtship despite the
disapproval of British high society and are eventually
engaged to be married. In the wake of family tragedy, John
is forced to face his responsibility to the Greystoke
family, but he is unable to reconcile his mounting
distaste for modern civilization. Ultimately, he finds
himself torn between his animal and human families and is
forced to make a profound decision about his future.
Director Hugh Hudson's film features astounding special
effects makeup (courtesy of Rick Baker) and beautiful
photography of the remote jungles of Cameroon and the
British countryside.
In director Hugh Hudson's GREYSTOKE, Tarzan, the
seventh Earl of Greystoke, is raised by a family of apes
after he is lost as a child in the jungles of Africa. A
Belgian explorer discovers the adult Tarzan and
reintroduces him to the English language and his place in
the British aristocracy. However, Tarzan's encounters with
modern civilization prove perplexing, and he finds himself
torn between his animal and human families.
Filmed on location in the United Republic of Cameroon
and in various locations throughout the U.K., including
Blenheim Palace.
GREYSTOKE features the screen debut of Andie MacDowell.
Because of her thick Southern accent, MacDowell's voice
was dubbed by Glenn Close. Close is also featured in the
1999 animated verison of TARZAN as the voice of Kala.
Approximate budget: $33 million.
The film is dedicated to actor Ralph Richardson
(1903-1983) in loving memory. Richardson appeared in over
70 films; GREYSTOKE was one of the actor's final screen
appearances.
"...[A] most unexpected, most invigorating
surprise...[Lambert] is remarkably believable and
affecting..."
Included in The New York Times "10 BEST FILMS OF
1984" |
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Description:
VHS
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English Language ||
SP || Rare collector's item
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approx 129 min || |
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Condition: very Good To Excellent
quality
picture
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Price: $$25 |
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