The same Woody Strode that was also in "Tarzan's Fight For Life" with Gordon Scott,and was one of the Colonel's henchmen in two episodes of the Ron Ely "Tarzan" TV series which was turned into a theatrical feature called "Tarzan's Deadly Silence"(1970),and he was also in another episode that was also turned into a movie based on the Tarzan series "Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion"(1967).
Well, it was the second of only two Tarzan films in which he played Tarzan.
In total he appeared in four Tarzan films. He had previously played Coy Banton in "Tarzan the Magnificent" (1960), which led to him being cast as Tarzan in "Tarzan Goes to India" (1962).
He later appeared as The Colonel in two episodes of the Ron Ely "Tarzan" TV series which were turned into a feature film called "Tarzan's Deadly Silence" (1970). You can see him in the trailer of that which is on Youtube.
Anyone know of any plans to bring this film to DVD? Woody is your mom's cousin? I'd have loved to have met the guy. He was a great role model, and one of my favorite actors.
The company that made both Jock Mahoney Tarzan films, the three Mike Henry Tarzan films, and the Ron Ely Tarzan TV series was Sy Weintraub's Banner Productions. According to Wikipedia, the company was bought by Kinney National Company in 1967 (their big hit was the "Woodstock" film) and the following year took over Warner Bros. If this stuff is in the Warner vaults then they might release it commercially on DVD one day. Warners released all twelve Weissmuller Tarzan films on DVD recently.
Are you talking about the same Woody Strode? It sounds as if your mom's cousin is still alive. The tall, muscular African American actor who played Khan in this film died from lung cancer in 1994.
Thank you! Yep same one.I knew he died already,too sad. My mom's aunt didn't want to accept a black relative in the family,she is racist to it.I can tell you more in a pm.
Woody was great in all his roles. He was very intimidating much like William Smith. In fact, I can't thnk of another actor that got to that same level (as Smith).
Woody Strode owned one of the great physiques in movie history, and was a fantastic talent, greatly underutilized. This film was one of the best of the Tarzan offerings. Mahoney was indeed deathly ill by the end of shooting.
A great film! Woody Strode is the Prince of All Genres, he's great! Poor Jock Mahoney got really sick on this film and lost a lot of weight, but he was a great Tarzan, bringing the role a new sense of maturity and integrity. The challenge/duel is a lot of fun and locations are beautiful. These British produced films of the 60's, starring Scott, then Mahoney, and finally Mike Henry, are my favorites. Well made, solid action films with Tarzan unimpeded by Cheetah, Jane, or silly cave-man speech.
WinxHoney:
The same Woody Strode that was also in "Tarzan's Fight For Life" with Gordon Scott,and was one of the Colonel's henchmen in two episodes of the Ron Ely "Tarzan" TV series which was turned into a theatrical feature called "Tarzan's Deadly Silence"(1970),and he was also in another episode that was also turned into a movie based on the Tarzan series "Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion"(1967).
rayssonation 4 months ago
I'm afraid you are wrong about Woody Strode being in "Tarzan's Jungle Rebellion". Check the full cast and crew list on IMDb.
pwgr2000 4 months ago
Danger, Will Robinson! That's Dick Tufeld narrating, aka The Robot.
Jock was my favorite Tarzan. He looked like someone who might have actually grown up in the jungle.
tpellman 1 year ago
My God, you are right. Thanks a million for pointing that out. Fascinating!
pwgr2000 1 year ago
The last Tarzan film starring Jock Mahoney.
rayssonation 2 years ago 9
Well, it was the second of only two Tarzan films in which he played Tarzan.
In total he appeared in four Tarzan films. He had previously played Coy Banton in "Tarzan the Magnificent" (1960), which led to him being cast as Tarzan in "Tarzan Goes to India" (1962).
He later appeared as The Colonel in two episodes of the Ron Ely "Tarzan" TV series which were turned into a feature film called "Tarzan's Deadly Silence" (1970). You can see him in the trailer of that which is on Youtube.
pwgr2000 2 years ago
I thought he was ill and it did show a little. I liked his acting, Scott brought a new dialogue to the series full sentences to the role of Tarzan.
TheJesusbeliever1958 2 years ago 9
Anyone know of any plans to bring this film to DVD? Woody is your mom's cousin? I'd have loved to have met the guy. He was a great role model, and one of my favorite actors.
jpcfit 3 years ago 8
The company that made both Jock Mahoney Tarzan films, the three Mike Henry Tarzan films, and the Ron Ely Tarzan TV series was Sy Weintraub's Banner Productions. According to Wikipedia, the company was bought by Kinney National Company in 1967 (their big hit was the "Woodstock" film) and the following year took over Warner Bros. If this stuff is in the Warner vaults then they might release it commercially on DVD one day. Warners released all twelve Weissmuller Tarzan films on DVD recently.
pwgr2000 3 years ago
Woody Strode is my mom's cousin! :D
WinxHoney12 4 years ago 8
Hi Karli! I love your profile.
Are you talking about the same Woody Strode? It sounds as if your mom's cousin is still alive. The tall, muscular African American actor who played Khan in this film died from lung cancer in 1994.
pwgr2000 4 years ago
Thank you! Yep same one.I knew he died already,too sad. My mom's aunt didn't want to accept a black relative in the family,she is racist to it.I can tell you more in a pm.
WinxHoney12 4 years ago 8
Woody was great in all his roles. He was very intimidating much like William Smith. In fact, I can't thnk of another actor that got to that same level (as Smith).
dapoetmaster 4 years ago 8
Woody Strode owned one of the great physiques in movie history, and was a fantastic talent, greatly underutilized. This film was one of the best of the Tarzan offerings. Mahoney was indeed deathly ill by the end of shooting.
jpcfit 4 years ago 9
A great film! Woody Strode is the Prince of All Genres, he's great! Poor Jock Mahoney got really sick on this film and lost a lot of weight, but he was a great Tarzan, bringing the role a new sense of maturity and integrity. The challenge/duel is a lot of fun and locations are beautiful. These British produced films of the 60's, starring Scott, then Mahoney, and finally Mike Henry, are my favorites. Well made, solid action films with Tarzan unimpeded by Cheetah, Jane, or silly cave-man speech.
Jolar70 4 years ago 2