Miss Jane Porter — Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Character Profile

About Miss Jane Porter

A British woman traveling to Africa who becomes Tarzan's romantic interest and serves as a bridge between his wild upbringing and European society.

Miss Jane Porter — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Andie MacDowell

Appears in

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Miss Jane Porter — Romantic Lover — John Clayton / Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (Christopher Lambert)

  Jane educates John in human customs and they develop a secret romantic bond.

• Miss Jane Porter — Alliance Companion — Capitaine Phillippe D'Arnot (Ian Holm)

  Jane and Phillippe work together to support John's decision to return to Africa.

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