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Tarzan and the Slave Girl (1950): Cast & Plot

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Tarzan and the Slave Girl is a 1950 adventure action film directed by Lee Sholem, starring Lex Barker as Tarzan, Hurd Hatfield and Vanessa Brown. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.

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Tarzan and the Slave Girl (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Lee Sholem
Genres
Adventure , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Tarzan and the Slave Girl About?

The premise of Tarzan and the Slave Girl without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Tarzan battles to free jungle slave‑brides kidnapped by the Lionians, a lion‑worshipping tribe seeking a cure for a deadly disease. Their chief abducts Jane and Lola, a half‑breed nurse, to repopulate the tribe. Tarzan must rescue them while fending off the Waddies, who attack with blow‑guns from hidden bushes.

Tarzan and the Slave Girl Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • 1950s
  • tarzan character
  • psychotronic film
  • man wears a loincloth
  • fourteenth part
  • bare chested male
  • sequel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Tarzan and the Slave Girl Cast & Characters

Lex Barker leads the cast as Tarzan, with Hurd Hatfield as Prince of the Lionians and Vanessa Brown as Jane. Directed by Lee Sholem; 45 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lee Sholem

More films directed by Lee Sholem: Doomsday Machine, Catalina Caper, Sierra Stranger and Pharaoh’s Curse.

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Plot

Tarzan and the Slave Girl Plot Summary

What happens in Tarzan and the Slave Girl from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tarzan Lex Barker and Jane Vanessa Brown are spending time by a river when a scream cuts through the air. A local tribal girl has vanished, and the surrounding community suspects an evil spirit at work. The pair quickly realizes the girl was kidnapped, and they uncover that the captors are the Lionians—a hidden, lion-worshiping people with a culture echoing ancient Egypt, living deep in the jungle. These abductors are sweeping the region for girls to bring back to their city, and they carry a deadly disease that can kill within hours.

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The whole story of Tarzan and the Slave Girl, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Tarzan and the Slave Girl?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Tarzan and the Slave Girl Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Tarzan greift ein” and “Tarzan et la belle esclave”.

Also known as
  • Tarzan greift ein
  • Tarzan et la belle esclave
  • Tarzan und das Sklavenmädchen
  • Tarzán y la esclava
  • Тарзан и рабыня
  • Tarzan e le schiave
  • Tarzán al rescate
  • Tarzan și sclava

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Tarzan and the Slave Girl FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Tarzan and the Slave Girl?

Tarzan and the Slave Girl runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was Tarzan and the Slave Girl released?

Tarzan and the Slave Girl was released on June 23, 1950.

Who directed Tarzan and the Slave Girl?

Tarzan and the Slave Girl was directed by Lee Sholem.

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Who is in the cast of Tarzan and the Slave Girl?

Tarzan and the Slave Girl stars Lex Barker as Tarzan, Hurd Hatfield as Prince of the Lionians and Vanessa Brown as Jane, among 45 credited actors.

Does Tarzan and the Slave Girl have a post-credit scene?

No. Tarzan and the Slave Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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