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Tarzan in Manhattan (1989): Cast

Tarzan in Manhattan (1989) movie poster

Tarzan in Manhattan is a 1989 action adventure film directed by Michael Schultz, starring Kim Crosby as Jane Porter, Joe Lara and Tony Curtis. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Tarzan in Manhattan (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Michael Schultz
Genres
Action , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tarzan in Manhattan About?

The premise of Tarzan in Manhattan without spoilers.

The ape man flies to New York, where cabby Jane and her father help him rescue Cheetah from a madman.

Tarzan in Manhattan Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • tarzan character
  • animal driving a car
  • unsold tv series pilot
  • new york city
  • taxi driver
  • africa
  • jungle
  • hunter
  • animal experimentation
  • coma
  • laboratory
  • flashback
+9 more
  • chimpanzee
  • costume party
  • bare chested male
  • father daughter relationship
  • culture clash
  • fish out of water
  • sequel
  • monkey actor
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Tarzan in Manhattan Cast & Characters

Kim Crosby leads the cast as Jane Porter, with Joe Lara as Tarzan and Tony Curtis as Archimedes Porter. Directed by Michael Schultz; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Michael Schultz

More films directed by Michael Schultz, best-rated first: Cooley High, The Last Dragon, Woman Thou Art Loosed and Greased Lightning.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Tarzan in Manhattan

12 cars on screen, including the 1989 Cadillac Brougham and the 1978 Checker Taxicab.

All 12 cars
  • 1989 Cadillac Brougham in Tarzan in Manhattan 1989 Cadillac Brougham Important role
  • 1978 Checker Taxicab in Tarzan in Manhattan 1978 Checker Taxicab Important role
  • 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Tarzan in Manhattan 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1982 Plymouth Gran Fury in Tarzan in Manhattan 1982 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role
Details

Tarzan in Manhattan Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Tarzan à Manhattan” and “Tarzan en Manhattan”.

Also known as
  • Tarzan à Manhattan
  • Tarzan en Manhattan
  • Tarzan a Manhattan
  • Тарзан в Манхатън
  • Tarzan na Manhattanu
  • 人猿泰山在曼哈顿
  • As Aventuras de Tarzan em Nova York
  • Тарзан на Манхэттене
  • Tarzan New York'ta
  • 맨하탄의 타잔
  • Тарзан у Мангеттені

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FAQ

Tarzan in Manhattan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tarzan in Manhattan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tarzan in Manhattan?

Tarzan in Manhattan runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Tarzan in Manhattan released?

Tarzan in Manhattan was released on April 15, 1989.

Who directed Tarzan in Manhattan?

Tarzan in Manhattan was directed by Michael Schultz.

More films by Michael Schultz

Who is in the cast of Tarzan in Manhattan?

Tarzan in Manhattan stars Kim Crosby as Jane Porter, Joe Lara as Tarzan and Tony Curtis as Archimedes Porter, among 18 credited actors.

Does Tarzan in Manhattan have a post-credit scene?

No. Tarzan in Manhattan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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