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Gordon Scott as Tarzan--Page 2
Updated 12/17/2007 with more films available on DVD.
Tarzan and the Trappers (1958)
Tarzan and the Trappers was much unlike Scott's first three films. The final black-and-white Tarzan film, Trappers is actually an edited version of a pilot and two episodes of a proposed Tarzan TV series. High production costs sank the networks' interest in the series. Don't miss Scatman Crothers, who has a role in the film.
LEFT: With Eve Brent. CENTER: With Eve Brent and Rickie Sorenson. RIGHT: With Rickie Sorenson
Tarzan's Greatest Adventure (1959)
In 1958, Sol Lesser sold Scott's contract to Sy Weintraub; the new producer took his star to Paramount Pictures and, fueled by bigger production budgets, made two of the most successful Tarzan films, Tarzan's Greatest Adventure (1959) and Tarzan the Magnificent (1960).
Promotional photo of Scott from Tarzan's Greatest Adventure
Tarzan the Magnificent (1960)
Promotional photos from Tarzan the Magnificent
In 1960, Scott left the role of Tarzan for the greener pastures of sword and sandal films. Weintraub selected Jock Mahoney, who was the oldest man to ever be first cast in the role of Tarzan, at age 42; nevertheless, Mahoney represented a return to the leaner, lithe Tarzan pioneered by Johnny Weissmuller. Mahoney had previously appeared in Scott's Tarzan the Magnificent as the evil Coy Banton. Also in the cast is veteran actor John Carradine as Coy Banton's father.
Although Scott bowed out of Hollywood for the lucrative allure of sword and sandal epics, he did make one more appearance as Tarzan, in 1971. See the photo below.
A 1971 photo of most of the surviving Tarzans from The Mike Douglas Show. Pictured from left to right: Johnny Weissmuller, Mike Douglas, Gordon Scott, Totie Fields, Jock Mahoney, Buster Crabbe, Denny Miller, and James Pierce (thanks to Dennis McHaney)
Tarzan The Fearless (1933)/Tarzan And The Trappers [DVD](1958) DVD
Olympic great Buster Crabbe dons the loincloth this time as the Lord of the Jungle, helping a young girl find her father, discovering a lost city and fighting treacherous Arabs. Adapted from the serial of the same title, "Tarzan the Fearless." title. Then, enforcing the jungle's code of justice, Tarzan (Gordon Scott) tries to impede the actions of greedy trappers capturing animals for zoos and save a noble chieftain ("Scatman" Crothers) along the way. "Tarzan and the Trappers" also stars Eve Brent. 149 min.
Tarzan And The Trappers [VHS](1958) VHS
Enforcing the jungle's code of justice, Tarzan (Gordon Scott) tries to impede the actions of greedy trappers capturing animals for zoos and save a noble chieftain ("Scatman" Crothers) along the way. Also stars Eve Brent. 71 min.
Mask Of The Musketeers [VHS](1960) VHS
With five Tarzan pictures behind him, Gordon Scott swung with the Italian film crowd for several years, appearing in this swashbuckler about a masked bandit and a trio of swordsmen who save a French princess. Co-stars Flamenco dancer Jose Greco.
Hero Of Rome (1964)/The Invincible Gladiator [DVD](1962) DVD
First, American bodybuilder Gordon Scott does battle with streams of barbarian scavengers for the honor of the Eternal City in "Hero of Rome." Lithe and lissome Gabriella Pallotta co-stars. Then, Richard Harrison struts his "cuts" as "The Invincible Gladiator," helping a 10-year-old king depose a greedy regent. All this, and "the Dwarfs of Death," too! With Isabella Corey. 180 min. total. Widescreen (Enhanced)/Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed) Dolby Digital mono; theatrical trailers.
Hero Of Rome [VHS](1963) VHS
American bodybuilder Gordon Scott does battle with streams of barbarian scavengers for the honor of the Eternal City. Lithe and lissome Gabriella Pallotta co-stars.
Samson And The Seven Miracles Of The World [DVD](1963) DVD
Former Tarzan Gordon Scott straps on the sandals to play the heroic muscleman, who gets clobbered by a huge bell and stirs up an earthquake after being buried alive in order to save a Chinese princess from the evil, saucy Tartars. Yoko Tani, Gabriele Antonini co-star. AKA: "Goliath and the Golden City," "Maciste at the Court of the Great Khan." 79 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Dubbed in English. Plays All Regions.
The Tyrant Of Lydia Against The Son Of Hercules [DVD](1963) DVD
Hercules' bulging baby boy journeys to the valley of the Hermus river and tattoos the evil king of Lydia with his bare fists. Muscleman Gordon Scott and Massimo Serato star in this mythic Italian adventure. Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Dubbed in English.
The Tyrant Of Lydia Against The Son Of Hercules [VHS](1963) VHS
Hercules' bulging baby boy journeys to the valley of the Hermus river and tattoos the evil king of Lydia with his bare fists. Muscleman Gordon Scott and Massimo Serato star in this mythic Italian adventure. Dubbed in English.
The Beast Of Babylon Against The Son Of Hercules [VHS](1963) VHS
Former "Tarzan" Gordon Scott takes the strongman costume to become Hercules, who goes up against an evil king causing trouble for the population of Assyria. Michael Lane, Moira Orfel also star. AKA: "Hero of Babylon." 98 min. Dubbed in English.
Gladiator Of Rome [DVD](1963) DVD
Usurpers of the Roman throne imprison the rightful princess and her childhood friend in the dungeons for 14 years. Gaining awesome strength over time, muscleman Gordon Scott frees them and strives to regain the royal birthright. AKA: "Battle of the Gladiators." Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Dubbed in English.
Gladiator Of Rome [VHS](1963) VHS
Usurpers of the Roman throne imprison the rightful princess and her childhood friend in the dungeons for 14 years. Gaining awesome strength over time, muscleman Gordon Scott frees them and strives to regain the royal birthright. AKA: "Battle of the Gladiators." 100 min.
Coriolanus, Hero Without A Country [VHS](1964) VHS
Former Tarzan Gordon Scott leads the Plebians against the evil Roman senate in this gladiator spectacular boasting muscular heroics and expert battle scenes. Alberto Lupo and Lilla Brignone also star. AKA: "Thunder of Battle."
Buffalo Bill, Hero Of The West [VHS](1964) VHS
Gladiator movie great Gordon Scott plays "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the Western hero sent by President Grant to stop the gun-running between white smugglers and a fierce Sioux warrior. Cody discovers that an Indian-hating Cavalry commander may have a part in the dealings. This early spaghetti sagebrusher also stars Roldano Lupi and Catherine Ribeiro. Dubbed in English.
Hercules And The Princess Of Troy (1965)/Atlas In The Land Of The Cyclops (1961)/Giants Of Rome [DVD](1963) DVD
Made in English as the pilot for a proposed Hercules TV series, "Hercules and the Princess of Troy" stars Gordon Scott as the heroic demigod, pitted against a giant sea serpent come to snack on its monthly sacrificial virgin. With Diana Hyland, Gordon Mitchell. Next, titanic Atlas matches muscles with a Cyclops to save a baby and battles a sinister queen. But who's holding up the world? "Atlas in the Land of the Cyclops" stars Gordon Mitchell and Vira Silenti. AKA: "Atlas Against the Cyclops." And, spectacular battles highlight the gladiator epic "Giants of Rome." The Eternal City is menaced by a secret weapon, and its top soldiers discover exactly what it is: a big catapult with lots of Gauls. Richard Harrison stars. 4 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English (dubbed) Dolby Digital mono. Dubbed in English.
Hercules And The Princess Of Troy [VHS](1965) VHS
Made in English as the pilot for a proposed Hercules TV series, this handsome adventure stars Gordon Scott as the heroic demigod, pitted against a giant sea serpent come to snack on its monthly sacrificial virgin. 50 min.
The Tramplers [VHS](1966) VHS
A son who split with his father during the Civil War returns home, only to find the family still divided and heading towards a violent resolution. Western drama stars Joseph Cotten, Gordon Scott, James Mitchum. AKA: "Showdown." 105 min.
The Lion Of St. Mark (Il Leone Di San Marco) [DVD](1963) DVD
Gordon Scott--star of countless gladiator and swashbuckler enterprises--plays a suave aristocrat, forced by law into letting mercenaries defend Venice from ruthless pirates. When the brigands disrupt his engagement party, Scott adopts the name "Lion of St. Mark," joins friends in tackling the invaders, and falls in love with a pirate queen. Gianna Maria Canale, Alberto Farnese co-star. AKA: "The Marauder." Soundtrack: English (dubbed). Dubbed in English.
The Lion Of St. Mark (Il Leone Di San Marco) [VHS](1963) VHS
Gordon Scott--star of countless gladiator and swashbuckler enterprises--plays a suave aristocrat, forced by law into letting mercenaries defend Venice from ruthless pirates. When the brigands disrupt his engagement party, Scott adopts the name "Lion of St. Mark," joins friends in tackling the invaders, and falls in love with a pirate queen. Gianna Maria Canale, Alberto Farnese co-star. AKA: "The Marauder." Dubbed in English.
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