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Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966): Cast & Plot

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966) movie poster

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold is a 1966 adventure action film directed by Robert Day, starring Mike Henry as Tarzan, Manuel Padilla Jr. and David Opatoshu. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Robert Day
Genres
Adventure , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tarzan and the Valley of Gold About?

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

Set in Central America, the story follows a young native boy named Ramel who is kidnapped by the deranged Vinaro, convinced the child holds the key to a lost Aztec city of gold. Vinaro unleashes deadly explosives against police and soldiers. The legendary Tarzan is called in, flies to the jungle, and works to locate the hidden city, rescue Ramel, and bring Vinaro to justice.

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • bare chested male
  • beefcake
  • tarzan character
  • psychotronic film
  • damsel in distress
  • big hair
  • man wears a loincloth
  • swinging on a vine
  • city
  • young
  • boy
  • gold
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  • lost city
  • tank
  • mexico
  • lion
  • leopard
  • chimpanzee
  • helicopter
  • pacifism
  • hidden valley
  • kidnapped boy
  • arson
  • halftrack
  • poodle
  • sniper
  • stabbed with knife
  • stalactite
  • fistfight
  • pyramid
  • cave
  • snake
  • bare chested boy
  • explosion
  • gun
  • loincloth
  • hairy chest
  • megalomaniac
  • jungle
  • sequel
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold Cast & Characters

Mike Henry leads the cast as Tarzan, with Manuel Padilla Jr. as Ramel and David Opatoshu as Augustus Vinero. Directed by Robert Day; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Day

More films directed by Robert Day: Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor, Higher Ground, The Quick and the Dead and Diary of a Perfect Murder.

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Plot

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold Plot Summary

What happens in Tarzan and the Valley of Gold 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

Augustus Vinero is a wealthy international criminal who makes a habit of sending explosive wristwatches or necklaces to those who cross him. When he learns of a young boy named Ramel who may know the fabled Valley of Gold in Mexico, he dispatches a ruthless death squad to seize the child and seal his fate. The raid devastates the farmhouse that sheltered Ramel, killing everyone there and leaving the boy precariously exposed.

Full summary

The whole story of Tarzan and the Valley of Gold, scene by scene

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Videos

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer - Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966)
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How Well Do You Know Tarzan and the Valley of Gold?

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 Valley of Gold Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Tarzan und die goldene Stadt” and “Tarzan et la Vallée de l' or”.

Also known as
  • Tarzan und die goldene Stadt
  • Tarzan et la Vallée de l' or
  • Tarzan nella valle dell'oro
  • Tarzan i la vall de l’or

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Tarzan and the Valley of Gold FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Tarzan and the Valley of Gold?

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Tarzan and the Valley of Gold released?

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold was released on July 1, 1966.

Who directed Tarzan and the Valley of Gold?

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold was directed by Robert Day.

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Who is in the cast of Tarzan and the Valley of Gold?

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold stars Mike Henry as Tarzan, Manuel Padilla Jr. as Ramel and David Opatoshu as Augustus Vinero, among 10 credited actors.

Does Tarzan and the Valley of Gold have a post-credit scene?

No. Tarzan and the Valley of Gold has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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