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The film is famously divided into two distinct halves: Tarzan's upbringing in the African jungle and his eventual "rescue" into the rigid world of the British aristocracy.

The film (Italian title: Greystoke - La leggenda di Tarzan, il signore delle scimmie ), released in 1984, remains one of the most ambitious and serious cinematic takes on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic character. Directed by Hugh Hudson following his success with Chariots of Fire , the movie strips away the "pulp" adventure tropes to tell a grounded, often somber story about identity and the clash between nature and civilization. Key Themes and Narrative Structure Greystoke_-_la_leggenda_di_Tarzan_il_signore_de...