TARZAN DEFIES THE MAN-GOD'S TERROR - to Save the Queen of Pearl-Divers!
A high priest tries to force a young beauty to marry a pearl trader who is masquerading as the god Balu.
Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948) is a action and adventure film directed by Robert Florey, released on May 15, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Johnny Weissmüller, Brenda Joyce, Linda Christian and George Zucco. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
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Johnny Weissmüller
as Tarzan
Brenda Joyce
as Jane
Linda Christian
as Mara
George Zucco
as Palanth, the High Priest
John Laurenz
as Benji
Andrea Palma
as Luana, Mara's Mother
Fernando Wagner
as Varga, the Pearl Trader
Gustavo Rojo
as Tiko, Mara's Fiancé
Edward Ashley
as Commissioner
Matthew Boulton
as British Inspector-General
Stephen Berne
as Aquitanian
Silvia Derbez
as Aquitanian
Directed by Robert Florey, written by Carroll Young and Edgar Rice Burroughs, produced by Sol Lesser.
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 65 ratings.
It's Tarzan up to one of his tricks. OK! The mermaids of the title here are actually pearl divers who require Tarzan's help to topple their evil leader. Oh and said evil leader has set himself up as a false God, thus enslaving the islanders with religious fervour. Filmed at Churubusco Studios in Mexico, Mermaids is the final appearance of Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan. It's no great send off for the man who had worn…
Reviewed on March 31, 2014
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The main cast of Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948) includes Johnny Weissmüller, Brenda Joyce, Linda Christian, George Zucco and John Laurenz. The film was directed by Robert Florey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Tarzan and the Mermaids was released on May 15, 1948 and runs for 1h 8m.
Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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