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Tarzan and the Great River

Name: Tarzan and the Great River
Director: Robert Day
Released: 1967
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

1967

Director

Robert Day

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Tarzan and the Great River is a classic 1960s adventure film that emphasizes traditional genre clichés over social complexity. The narrative centers on a heroic male figure, reinforcing conventional Western perspectives on morality and social roles. The film relies on traditional hierarchies. While it features a professional female lead, her role remains secondary to the male hero, and indigenous characters serve as background elements rather than having complex arcs. Overall, the film minimally challenges the cultural or gender norms of its time, presenting a typical colonial-era adventure story.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarzan and the Great River have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. It follows the conventional romantic and social structures of the 1960s.

How does Tarzan and the Great River portray gender?

Limited

The narrative upholds traditional gender roles. Although the female lead is a doctor, she mainly serves as a companion to the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarzan and the Great River?

Limited

The cast is primarily Anglo-Saxon, focusing on a white protagonist. Indigenous characters play minor roles and have limited ability to act.

How does Tarzan and the Great River represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film presents a traditional moral binary where the hero defends the natural order. It frames conflicts as individual moral failings rather than systemic issues.

Does Tarzan and the Great River include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are defined by the physical requirements of the adventure genre.

Present on Screen

The film showcases a female lead who is a doctor.
It critiques greed and the exploitation of natural resources.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation or any exploration of non-straight relationships.
Indigenous characters have limited ability to act and serve primarily as background elements.
Gender roles are confined to traditional hierarchies where the female lead remains a supporting figure.

Official Synopsis

Tarzan is summoned to Brazil by an old friend to stop an evil tribal cult from destroying native villages and enslaving the survivors. The Lord of the Jungle is accompanied on his quest by a pretty blonde doctor, a boy and a grizzled sea captain.

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