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6.0/10 • 58

1948-05-151h 8m

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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.

Directors
Robert Florey
Writters
Carroll Young
Characters
Carroll Young, Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  1. Johnny Weissmüller

    Johnny Weissmüller

    Tarzan

  2. Brenda Joyce

    Brenda Joyce

    Jane

  3. Linda Christian

    Linda Christian

    Mara

  4. George Zucco

    George Zucco

    Palanth, the High Priest

  5. John Laurenz

    John Laurenz

    Benji

  6. Andrea Palma

    Andrea Palma

    Luana, Mara's Mother

  7. Fernando Wagner

    Fernando Wagner

    Varga, the Pearl Trader

  8. Gustavo Rojo

    Gustavo Rojo

    Tiko, Mara's Fiancé

  9. Edward Ashley

    Edward Ashley

    Commissioner

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John Chard

Mar 31, 2014

6/10

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 the loin cloth with distinction. It's standard fare, with the franchise looking as tired as its iconic lead actor. However, it moves along at a good clip, introduces us to the lovely Linda Christian and director Robert Florey inserts enough under water battles (with men and creature) and cliff diving escapades to keep the pic zippy. Boy is away in England studying, but Jane (Brenda Joyce) is around looking delicious and not at all jealous of Tarzan bringing home Mara (Christian) after she escapes a planned marriage to evil false deity guy. While Cheeta, bless her, auditions for the role of Duane Eddy. Harmless lord of the apes fluff all told, but instantly forgettable into the bargain. 6/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
islandtempletarzanjungletaboohigh priestgirl in swimwearpearlsforced marriagecave divingpearl diverswimming underwaterunderwater fightundersea fightancient templeblack pearlcliff divingtribal god