Tarzan and the Huntress (1947): Cast & Plot
Tarzan and the Huntress is a 1947 adventure film directed by Kurt Neumann, starring Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Patricia Morison and John Warburton. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Kurt Neumann
- Genre
- Adventure
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sol Lesser Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tarzan and the Huntress About?
The premise of Tarzan and the Huntress without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the post‑World War II jungle, a shortage of zoo animals sends animal trainer Tanya, her wealthy backer and a ruthless trail boss on an expedition. After striking a quota with the native king, they exceed the limit and capture too many creatures, prompting Tarzan to step in. The film mixes adventure, romance and action amid the teeming jungle.
Tarzan and the Huntress Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jungle adventure
- deception
- damsel in distress
- held at gunpoint
- rko tarzan series
- native tribe
- native king
- racial stereotype
- treehouse
- henchman
- treachery
- villainess
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- safari guide
- quota exceeded
- river raft
- tree swinging
- huntress
- tarzan character
- bare chested male
- psychotronic film
- bare chested male fighting
- man wears a loincloth
- panther
- action drama
- one of a series
- big game hunter
- hand glider
- jane character
- death of king
- man eating lion
- adolescent
- parachutist
- wild man
- greed
- propeller airplane
- birthday celebration
- makeup compact
- man killed by an animal
- escape
- father son relationship
- caught in one's own trap
- man caught in a net
- firearms
- uncle nephew relationship
- wild animal attack
- family relationships
- apeman
- hunting safari
- palace intrigue
- birthday gifts
Tarzan and the Huntress Cast & Characters
Johnny Weissmüller leads the cast as Tarzan, with Patricia Morison as Tanya Rawlins and John Warburton as Carl Marley. Directed by Kurt Neumann; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kurt Neumann
- Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan
- Patricia Morison as Tanya Rawlins
- John Warburton as Carl Marley
- Barton MacLane as Paul Weir
Also Starring in Tarzan and the Huntress
· 9 more- Charles Trowbridge King Farrod
- Ted Hecht Prince Ozira
- Maurice Tauzin Prince Suli (uncredited)
- Johnny Sheffield Boy
- George Magrill Native Guard (uncredited)
- Georges Renavent Man Weighing King (uncredited)
- Mickey Simpson Monak (uncredited)
- Brenda Joyce Jane
- Wallace Scott 'Smitty' Smithers
More from Kurt Neumann
More films directed by Kurt Neumann, best-rated first: The Fly, Counterplot, Watusi and Machete.
Tarzan and the Huntress Plot Summary
What happens in Tarzan and the Huntress from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Amid a postwar shortage of animals in American zoos, a bold trio—Tanya Rawlins [Patricia Morison], a big‑game hunter; Carl Marley [John Warburton], her financial backer; and Paul Weir [Barton MacLane], a ruthless trail boss—secure permission from King Farrod [Charles Trowbridge] to capture a male and a female of every species on his land. The plan is simple on paper, but the consequences ripple through the jungle and royal politics alike, setting the stage for a tense clash between greed and the wild’s instinct to survive.
Full summary
The whole story of Tarzan and the Huntress, scene by scene
Tarzan and the Huntress Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tarzan and the Huntress.
How Well Do You Know Tarzan and the Huntress?
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What does Boy trade two lion cubs to the trappers for?
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Movies Like Tarzan and the Huntress
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tarzan’s Hidden Jungle, Tarzan and the Lost Safari and Tarzan and His Mate.
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Tarzan’s Hidden Jungle 1955 -
Tarzan and the Lost Safari 1957 -
Tarzan and His Mate 1934 -
Tarzan Escapes 1936 -
Tarzan and the She-Devil 1953 -
Tarzan and the Trappers 1958 -
Tarzan Triumphs 1943 -
Tarzan the Ape Man 1932 -
Tarzan’s Savage Fury 1952 -
Tarzan and the Leopard Woman 1946 -
Tarzan and the Great River 1967 -
Tarzan’s Greatest Adventure 1959
Tarzan and the Huntress FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tarzan and the Huntress, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tarzan and the Huntress?
Tarzan and the Huntress runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Tarzan and the Huntress released?
Tarzan and the Huntress was released on April 5, 1947.
Who directed Tarzan and the Huntress?
Tarzan and the Huntress was directed by Kurt Neumann.
More films by Kurt Neumann Who is in the cast of Tarzan and the Huntress?
Tarzan and the Huntress stars Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Patricia Morison as Tanya Rawlins and John Warburton as Carl Marley, among 13 credited actors.
Does Tarzan and the Huntress have a post-credit scene?
No. Tarzan and the Huntress has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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