Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is a 1984 British adventure movie. It was directed by Hugh Hudson. It was based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel Tarzan of the Apes (1912). Christopher Lambert stars as Tarzan (though the name Tarzan is never used in the movie's dialogue) and Andie MacDowell as Jane. The cast also includes Sir Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, James Fox, Cheryl Campbell, and Ian Charleson.

The movie received Academy Award nominations for "Best Supporting Actor" (Richardson), "Best Adapted Screenplay" and "Best Makeup".

The 2016 movie The Legend of Tarzan (movie), is a remake of this movie.

Cast
 Christopher Lambert - John Clayton / Tarzan
 Tali McGregor - Infant Tarzan
 Peter Kyriakou - One Year Old Tarzan
 Danny Potts - Five Year Old Tarzan
 Eric Langlois - Twelve Year Old Tarzan
 Ralph Richardson - Earl of Greystoke
 Ian Holm - Capitain Philippe D'Arnot
 James Fox - Lord Charles Esker
 Andie MacDowell - Jane Porter
 Glenn Close - Jane Porter (voice, uncredited)
 Cheryl Campbell - Lady Alice Clayton
 Ian Charleson - Jeffson Brown
 Nigel Davenport - Major Jack Downing
 Nicholas Farrell - Sir Hugh Belcher
 Paul Geoffrey - Lord John 'Jack' Clayton
 Richard Griffiths - Capitain Billings
 Hilton McRae - Willy
 David Suchet - Buller
 John Wells - Sir Evelyn Blount
 Paul Brooke - Rev. Stimson

Ape Puppeteers
 John Alexander - White Eyes
 Christopher Beck - Droopy Ears
 Ailsa Berk - Kala
 Peter Elliott - Silverbeard
 Mak Wilson - Figs

Reception
The movie received a mixed-to-postitive reaction, scoring a 60% "Fresh" Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It scored lower with audiences with a score of 53%.

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Category:1984 adventure movies
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