Rubber Tarzan (1981): Cast
Rubber Tarzan is a 1981 family comedy directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, starring Alex Svanbjerg as Ivan Olsen, Otto Brandenburg and Jens Okking. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Metronome Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rubber Tarzan About?
The premise of Rubber Tarzan without spoilers.
Eight‑year‑old Ivan lives a lonely life, constantly bullied at school and even mocked by his own father for being a weakling—a fact that earns him the nickname “Rubber Tarzan.” To escape the harsh reality he retreats into daydreams, until he encounters Ole, a solitary crane driver whose friendly, kindred spirit offers him the companionship he craves.
Rubber Tarzan Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- child
- dyslexia
- dyslexic boy
- crane driver
- reference to tarzan
- stylized realism
- bullying
- abuse
- dream sequence
- copenhagen denmark
- weightlifting
- child athlete
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- nickname
- 8 year old
- 8 year old boy
- daydreaming
- self confidence
- man boy relationship
- adult child friendship
- friendship
- friend
- coming of age
- school
- boy
- boy wears underwear
- family relationships
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- loneliness
- bully
- giving someone wet pants in school
- based on novel
Rubber Tarzan Cast & Characters
Alex Svanbjerg leads the cast as Ivan Olsen, with Otto Brandenburg as Ole, the crane driver and Jens Okking as Gym teacher. Directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
- Alex Svanbjerg as Ivan Olsen
- Otto Brandenburg as Ole, the crane driver
- Jens Okking as Gym teacher
- Ole Thestrup as Elevatormand
Also Starring in Rubber Tarzan
· 18 more- Peter Schrøder Ivan's father
- Kirsten Rolffes Dog Lady
- Susanne Heinrich Ivan's Mother
- Bent Warburg
- Hardy Rafn
- Terese Damsholt Teacher
- Helle Ryslinge
- Kjeld Løfting Class Teacher
- Lone Kellerman
- Gerard Carey Bidstrup
- Hans Kragh-Jacobsen
- Hans Hansen
- Søren Sjøgreen
- Claus Rasmussen
- Henrik Andersen
- Jensen
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More from Søren Kragh-Jacobsen
More films directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen: The Butterfly Swing, The Hour of the Lynx, What No One Knows and Sweet Dreams.
Rubber Tarzan Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Gummi Tarzan” and “Резиновый Тарзан”.
- Also known as
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- Gummi Tarzan
- Резиновый Тарзан
- Tarzan di gomma
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Rubber Tarzan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rubber Tarzan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rubber Tarzan?
Rubber Tarzan runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Rubber Tarzan released?
Rubber Tarzan was released on October 15, 1981.
Who directed Rubber Tarzan?
Rubber Tarzan was directed by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen.
More films by Søren Kragh-Jacobsen Who is in the cast of Rubber Tarzan?
Rubber Tarzan stars Alex Svanbjerg as Ivan Olsen, Otto Brandenburg as Ole, the crane driver and Jens Okking as Gym teacher, among 22 credited actors.
Does Rubber Tarzan have a post-credit scene?
No. Rubber Tarzan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rubber Tarzan in?
The original language of Rubber Tarzan is Danish.
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