Tarzan — Tarzan and the Lost Safari Character Profile

About Tarzan

The ape-man rescues survivors of a 1956 plane crash in Kenya and leads them toward civilization. He recovers the kidnapped Diana Penrod from Oparian warriors, exposes the treacherous hunter Tusker Hawkins, and orchestrates the group's escape with the help of his chimpanzee Cheeta. Tarzan ultimately triggers the villain's demise through strategic drum signals.

Tarzan — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Gordon Scott

Appears in

Tarzan and the Lost Safari (1957)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Tarzan — Alliance Rescuer — Diana Penrod (Betta St. John)

  Tarzan acts as the primary protector and rescuer for Diana throughout the crisis.

• Tarzan — Conflict Exposed Traitor — Tusker Hawkins (Robert Beatty)

  Tarzan identifies and publicly confronts Hawkins for his secret betrayal.

• Tarzan — Professional Jungle Guide — Gamage Dean (Yolande Donlan)

  Tarzan provides navigation and protection for Gamage Dean through the wilderness.

• Tarzan — Professional Jungle Guide — Carl Kraski (George Coulouris)

  Tarzan guides Carl Kraski safely away from the crash site and Oparian threats.

• Tarzan — Professional Jungle Guide — Dick Penrod (Peter Arne)

  Tarzan ensures Dick Penrod's safety during the journey through hostile territory.

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More characters from Tarzan and the Lost Safari

• Tusker Hawkins (Robert Beatty)
• Gamage Dean (Yolande Donlan)
• Carl Kraski (George Coulouris)
• 'Doodles' Fletcher (Wilfrid Hyde-White)
• Diana Penrod (Betta St. John)
• Dick Penrod (Peter Arne)
• Oparian Chieftain Ogonoore (Orlando Martins)