- Actors: Christopher Lambert, Andie MacDowell, Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, James Fox
- Directors: Hugh Hudson
- Writers: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Michael Austin, Robert Towne
- Producers: Hugh Hudson, Garth Thomas, Stanley S. Canter
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: Warner
- VHS Release Date: Nov 1 2001
- Run Time: 143 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6303072763
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#13,396 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #21 in Video > Action & Adventure > Jungle Action
- #24 in DVD > Action & Adventure > Series & Sequels > Tarzan
- #39 in Video > Art House & International > European Cinema > United Kingdom > Action & Adventure
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One of those legendary missed opportunities, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is a movie that should have been great but wound up the victim of conflicting egos and wrong-headed choices. Based on a screenplay by Robert Towne (who took his name off it when he wasn't allowed to direct) and directed by Hugh Hudson (riding high on the basis of Chariots of Fire), the film tried to rethink the Tarzan legend of Edgar Rice Burroughs, and boy, did it have to: By casting French-accented Christopher Lambert as Tarzan, the filmmakers had to transform his white-hunter mentor Ian Holm into a Frenchman to explain those inflections in Tarzan's monosyllabic speech. The film has some amazing jungle footage and a truly touching relationship between Tarzan and the apes--but it gets pretty silly when Tarzan gets to London and hooks up with Sir Ralph Richardson, as his grandfather. -–Marshall Fine
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Great Tarzan Movie
Jun 9 2004
Format:DVD
This simply has got to be one of the best Tarzan films ever made. Yet I can't help feeling that this Tarzan film is merely
a great prelude of what could have been a great series of more
Tarzan films. Christopher Lambert was excellent as Tarzan/John Clayton and Andie MacDowell looked beautiful as Jane (dubbed by
Glen Close). The scene of the jungle explorers traveling down
a African river via tramp steamer reminded me of Disney World's
Jungle Cruise ride exactly. Beautiful cinematography and Rick
Baker's ape effects were fantastic. This Tarzan film seems to take place around the late 1890s - early 1900s, so the attention
to period detail was very well done. So if jungle adventure and
romance is to your liking, check out this terrific film. Enjoy.
a great prelude of what could have been a great series of more
Tarzan films. Christopher Lambert was excellent as Tarzan/John Clayton and Andie MacDowell looked beautiful as Jane (dubbed by
Glen Close). The scene of the jungle explorers traveling down
a African river via tramp steamer reminded me of Disney World's
Jungle Cruise ride exactly. Beautiful cinematography and Rick
Baker's ape effects were fantastic. This Tarzan film seems to take place around the late 1890s - early 1900s, so the attention
to period detail was very well done. So if jungle adventure and
romance is to your liking, check out this terrific film. Enjoy.
Realistic, but needs more.
Nov 16 2010
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A few days ago I sat down and watched Greystoke: The Legend Of Tarzan which I hadn't seen since its original release about twenty-five years ago.
My biggest complaint with this film is it's pacing in some spots. It just seems to drag unlike the way I remember it. Or perhaps I, too, have become accustomed to more contemporary films with generally quicker pacing on average. I know this film isn't strictly faithful to Edgar Rice Burroughs original novel, but it does have a look and sensibility that feels right. Christopher Lambert isn't a bad Tarzan, but I think they could have cast better and someone with a little more meat to his physique. I think the film also needed something else to the story other than Tarzan/John Clayton dealing with being torn between two worlds. In some respects this might seem a more realistic take on Tarzan, but perhaps it's a bit too much so and there isn't enough larger-than-life aspects to the character and his world. I'm also reflecting on the covers I've seen on some of the Burroughs' Tarzan novels and I'm inclined to visualize those when I think of Tarzan---a little more larger-than-life action.
This isn't a bad film, but I can see where it could have been better.
My biggest complaint with this film is it's pacing in some spots. It just seems to drag unlike the way I remember it. Or perhaps I, too, have become accustomed to more contemporary films with generally quicker pacing on average. I know this film isn't strictly faithful to Edgar Rice Burroughs original novel, but it does have a look and sensibility that feels right. Christopher Lambert isn't a bad Tarzan, but I think they could have cast better and someone with a little more meat to his physique. I think the film also needed something else to the story other than Tarzan/John Clayton dealing with being torn between two worlds. In some respects this might seem a more realistic take on Tarzan, but perhaps it's a bit too much so and there isn't enough larger-than-life aspects to the character and his world. I'm also reflecting on the covers I've seen on some of the Burroughs' Tarzan novels and I'm inclined to visualize those when I think of Tarzan---a little more larger-than-life action.
This isn't a bad film, but I can see where it could have been better.
A strong intelligent film ......
Oct 10 2010
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really liked this film. The feel and atmosphere are just great. It really gives you that circa 1900's English age of scientific discovery Darwinian feel. The apes are good in it. Christopher Lambert and Ralph Richardson give strong performances. The bottom line being that this is a well made, entertaining movie.
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A classic
Beautiful and touching story. Great images and good performances. One of the classics of the 80's.
Published on July 5 2004 by Mr. Cruz Georges
So Close...
"Greystoke - The Legend of Tarzan" could have been a classic. Lord John Clayton of Greystoke is shipwrecked in Africa with his pregnant wife. Read more
Published on May 25 2004 by Vagabond77
It's about stinkin TIME, Warner Brothers!!
Baffling why this hasn't been released until now. I've been waiting for years!
This is a wonderful film full of beautiful scenery and cinematography. Read more
Published on May 20 2004 by Scott
A classic!
This is a film not to be missed. It beautifully captures the spirit of the novel, doing so through captivating performances and lush, atmospheric locations. Read more
Published on Mar 24 2004 by jc
AT LONG LAST!!!!! But What About The Special Features?
GREYSTOKE is without a doubt the best Tarzan movie ever made (though I must admit, the Disney version came pretty close). Read more
Published on Mar 3 2004 by Erik Morton
This Movie Should Be on DVD!
I never read the Tarzan book that this movie is based on but I saw this movie and I thought it was good and this along with Highlander is one of Christopher Lambert's best movies! Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004 by Calinira
Best Tarzan movie EVER
This movie tells a great story, with exceptional acting from the entire cast, believable apes, and with an important message. This is Lamberts best role. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2004
Greystoke - the movie vs Edgar Rice Burroughs
I saw this film many moons ago, and only recently read the original "Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs to answer a question from my daughter. Read more
Published on Dec 8 2003 by Debi Emmons
Cool, but not as cool as it could be...
First I have to say that this editorial reviewer above this is an idiot. He obviously never read the Tarzan books because in actuality the man that teaches Tarzan language and... Read more
Published on Oct 23 2003 by Emily Hobson
Where is the DVD version?
The first half of this film was true to Burroughs' novel, It was exceptional. Unfortunately, the Tarzan character from the novel evolves into something less during the second half. Read more
Published on Sep 23 2003
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