A high priest tries to force a young beauty to marry a pearl trader who is masquerading as the god Balu.
Tarzan
Jane
Mara
Palanth, the High Priest
Benji
Luana, Mara's Mother
Varga, the Pearl Trader
Tiko, Mara's Fiancé
Commissioner
It's Tarzan up to one of his tricks. OK! The mermaids of the title here are actually pearl divers who require Tarzan's help to topple their evil leader. Oh and said evil leader has set himself up as a false God, thus enslaving the islanders with religious fervour. Filmed at Churubusco Studios in Mexico, Mermaids is the final appearance of Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan. It's no great send off for the man who had worn the loin cloth with distinction. It's standard fare, with the franchise looking as tired as its iconic lead actor. However, it moves along at a good clip, introduces us to the...
Status Released
Original LanguageEnglish
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