Review of Tarzan and the Valley of Gold

This movie is usually noted for being influenced by the James Bond movies of the same era. Tarzan is portrayed as an intelligent man, like the novels, and is seen wearing a suit and normal clothes. The villain does have a henchman who would not be out of place in a Bond movie. However, the actual story is much closer to Doc Savage than James Bond. Tarzan races against the bad guys to reach a secluded city of gold in Mexico. For me part of the fun of this movie is that it has a contemporary setting. The film makers were not concerned that audiences wouldn't believe Tarzan could exist in the 1960s. Or perhaps movie goers then were less cynical. Mike Henry easily has the best body of anyone who has played Tarzan. He actually looks like he could live in a jungle and fight wild animals. Henry, an ex-football player, may not be a great actor but he is totally convincing physically.