Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948): Cast
Tarzan and the Mermaids is a 1948 action adventure film directed by Robert Florey, starring Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Matthew Boulton and Edward Ashley. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sol Lesser Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tarzan and the Mermaids About?
The premise of Tarzan and the Mermaids without spoilers.
Tarzan confronts a tyrannical high priest who claims to be a man‑god, fighting to rescue the queen of the pearl divers. The priest seeks to force the young queen into marriage with a pearl trader masquerading as the deity Balu, using his power to dominate the island.
Tarzan and the Mermaids Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- underwater fight
- cliff diving
- tarzan character
- psychotronic film
- man wears a loincloth
- underwater scene
- conspiracy
- escape
- pagan god
- jungle adventure
- action drama
- one of a series
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- jane character
- underwater sequence
- forbidden island
- treehouse
- reference to a mermaid
- giant octopus
- tribal rite
- tribal ritual
- wild man
- apeman
- swimming
- interrupted wedding
- inspector general
- pearl trader
- high priest
- trading post
- river
- ocean
- fishing
- corrupt ruler
- arranged marriage
- living god
- commissioner
- black pearl
- fiance fiancee relationship
- diver
- postman
- net fishing
- sea turtle egg
- tribal life
- duplicity
- treachery
- greed
- wild animal
- high dive
- rescue
- secret passageway
- river boat
Tarzan and the Mermaids Cast & Characters
Johnny Weissmüller leads the cast as Tarzan, with Matthew Boulton as British Inspector-General and Edward Ashley as Commissioner. Directed by Robert Florey; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Florey
- Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan
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Matthew Boulton as British Inspector-General -
Edward Ashley as Commissioner -
Andrea Palma as Luana, Mara's Mother
Also Starring in Tarzan and the Mermaids
· 18 more- George Zucco Palanth, the High Priest
- Armando Silvestre Aquitanian
- Ana Luisa Peluffo Aquitanian
- Margarito Luna Aquitanian
- Gustavo Rojo Tiko, Mara's Fiancé
- Manuel Noriega Older Aquitanian
- Linda Christian Mara
- Salvador Godínez Aquitanian
- Lilia Prado Aquitanian
- Rogelio Fernández Aquitanian
- Brenda Joyce Jane
- Ángela Rodríguez Aquitanian
- Fernando Wagner Varga, the Pearl Trader
- Stephen Berne Aquitanian
- Silvia Derbez Aquitanian
- Magda Guzmán Aquitanian
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- John Laurenz Benji
- Georgina González Aquitanian
More from Robert Florey
More films directed by Robert Florey, best-rated first: The Cocoanuts, The Incredible Doktor Markesan, The Donald Duck Story and The Disneyland Story.
Tarzan and the Mermaids Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tarzan and the Mermaids.
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Movies Like Tarzan and the Mermaids
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Tarzan 1999 -
Tarzan’s Fight for Life 1958
Tarzan and the Mermaids FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tarzan and the Mermaids, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tarzan and the Mermaids?
Tarzan and the Mermaids runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Tarzan and the Mermaids released?
Tarzan and the Mermaids was released on May 15, 1948.
Who directed Tarzan and the Mermaids?
Tarzan and the Mermaids was directed by Robert Florey.
More films by Robert Florey Who is in the cast of Tarzan and the Mermaids?
Tarzan and the Mermaids stars Johnny Weissmüller as Tarzan, Matthew Boulton as British Inspector-General and Edward Ashley as Commissioner, among 22 credited actors.
Does Tarzan and the Mermaids have a post-credit scene?
No. Tarzan and the Mermaids has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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