Tarzan’s Three Challenges (1963): Cast & Plot
Tarzan’s Three Challenges is a 1963 action adventure film directed by Robert Day, starring Jock Mahoney as Tarzan, Woody Strode and Earl Cameron. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Robert Day
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Banner Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tarzan’s Three Challenges About?
The premise of Tarzan’s Three Challenges without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With the dying spiritual leader of an Oriental kingdom, his treacherous brother Khan schemes to stop the young heir Kashi from taking the throne. Tarzan is called to guard Kashi, confronting Khan in three demanding tests of strength that raise the excitement well beyond previous Tarzan adventures.
Tarzan’s Three Challenges Themes & Keywords
· 26 tags- tarzan character
- psychotronic film
- scene during opening credits
- brother
- evil
- heir
- sword fight
- boiling oil
- net
- throne
- loincloth
- beefcake
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- bare chested male bondage
- bare chested male
- trial of strength
- rival
- asia
- sequel
- thailand
- crown
- knife
- orient
- native
- jungle
- spritual leader
- character name in title
Tarzan’s Three Challenges Cast & Characters
Jock Mahoney leads the cast as Tarzan, with Woody Strode as Khan / Dying Leader and Earl Cameron as Mang. Directed by Robert Day; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Day
- Jock Mahoney as Tarzan
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Woody Strode as Khan / Dying Leader - Earl Cameron as Mang
- Anthony Chinn as Tor
Also Starring in Tarzan’s Three Challenges
· 2 more- Tsu Kobayashi Cho San
- Salah Jamal Hani
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.
Tarzan’s Three Challenges Plot Summary
What happens in Tarzan’s Three Challenges from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jock Mahoney as Tarzan, of Africa, is summoned to an unnamed Asian country to protect Kashi (Ricky Der), the youthful heir to the throne, from his evil uncle, Woody Strode as Khan. Arriving by parachute from a light airplane and armed with a Spanish bolo hunting knife, Tarzan dons monk’s robes and travels by boat to a monastery.
Full summary
The whole story of Tarzan’s Three Challenges, scene by scene
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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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Which actor portrays Tarzan in this 1963 film?
Tarzan’s Three Challenges Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Tarzans Todesduell” and “Le défi de Tarzan”.
- Also known as
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- Tarzans Todesduell
- Le défi de Tarzan
- Tarzan den uovervindelige
- Три испытания Тарзана
- Le tre sfide di Tarzan
- 泰山的三大挑战
- Os Três Desafios De Tarzan
- 타잔 - 조크 마호니 편 2
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Movies Like Tarzan’s Three Challenges
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tarzan’s Jungle Rebellion, Tarzan’s Savage Fury and Tarzan Triumphs.
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Tarzan’s Jungle Rebellion 1967 -
Tarzan’s Savage Fury 1952 -
Tarzan Triumphs 1943 -
Tarzan and the Huntress 1947 -
Tarzan’s Greatest Adventure 1959 -
Tarzan the Magnificent 1960 -
Tarzan and the Great River 1967 -
The Adventures of Tarzan 1921 -
Tarzan and His Mate 1934 -
Tarzan Escapes 1936 -
The New Adventures of Tarzan 1935 -
Tarzan Goes to India 1962
Tarzan’s Three Challenges FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tarzan’s Three Challenges, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tarzan’s Three Challenges?
Tarzan’s Three Challenges runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Tarzan’s Three Challenges released?
Tarzan’s Three Challenges was released on January 29, 1963.
Who directed Tarzan’s Three Challenges?
Tarzan’s Three Challenges was directed by Robert Day.
More films by Robert Day Who is in the cast of Tarzan’s Three Challenges?
Tarzan’s Three Challenges stars Jock Mahoney as Tarzan, Woody Strode as Khan / Dying Leader and Earl Cameron as Mang, among 6 credited actors.
Does Tarzan’s Three Challenges have a post-credit scene?
No. Tarzan’s Three Challenges has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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