The 1980s also saw a few lower-tier entries, primarily for television:
The decade produced distinct adaptations, ranging from critically acclaimed box-office hits to notorious cult films and low-budget television features. Film Title Lead Actor (Tarzan) Lead Actress (Jane) Primary Tone / Style Miles O'Keeffe Erotic adventure, camp melodrama Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Christopher Lambert Andie MacDowell High-prestige period drama, realism Tarzan in Manhattan Kim Crosby Urban action-comedy (TV Movie) Detailed Analysis of the Core Films 1. Tarzan, the Ape Man (1981) tarzan movies 1980s
While the 1990s would eventually bring the beloved Disney animation and the "Lord of the Jungle" cartoon series, the 80s remains a fascinating time capsule. It was an era where studios weren't sure if Tarzan was a tragic hero, a romantic idol, or a bomb-toting action star. The 1980s also saw a few lower-tier entries,