Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (film)

Infobox Film
name = Tarzan and the Valley of Gold
writer = Clair Huffaker
based on the character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs
starring = Mike Henry
David Opatoshu
Manuel Padilla, Jr.
Nancy Kovack
director = Robert Day
producer = Sy Weintraub
music =
distributor = American International Pictures
released = July 1966
runtime = 90 mins.
language = English
preceded_by = "Tarzan's Three Challenges"
followed_by = "Tarzan and the Great River"
imdb_id = 0061067 |

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966) is an adventure film starring Mike Henry in his debut as Tarzan. The movie, produced by Sy Weintraub, written by Clair Huffaker, and directed by Robert Day, is remembered for its very James Bond-like portrayal of a casually-suited, globetrotting Tarzan. [http://www.erbzine.com/mag2/0210.html] It was released in July 1966.

Plot

Augustus Vinero, a wealthy international criminal, known for his habit of sending explosive wristwatches to those not in his favor, kidnaps Ramel, a small boy who may know the location of the fabled Valley of Gold in Mexico.

Tarzan is called in by an old friend to track the kidnappers and rescue the boy. Along the way, he rescues Sophia Renault.

The finale involves Tarzan battling Vinero's hulking hennchman, Mr. Train, and a showdown with a helicopter.

elected Cast

*Mike Henry as Tarzan
*David Opatoshu as Augustus Vinero, international villain
*Manuel Padilla, Jr. as Ramel, a kidnapped boy
*Nancy Kovack as Sophia Renault, Tarzan's ally
*Don Megowan as Mr. Train, Vinero's hulking henchman

Production Notes

The movie was filmed entirely on location in Mexico -- near Acapulco, at Mexico City's Plaza de Toros, at the Chapultepec Castle, the Teotihuacan ruins, and in the caves at Guerro.

Nancy Kovack replaced Sharon Tate in the role of Sophia Renault just before filming began.

References

Essoe, Gabe. "Tarzan of The Movies", 1968, published by The Citadel Press.