Tarzan, the Ape Man (1981 film)

Tarzan, the Ape Man is a 1981 American adventure film produced by and starring Bo Derek as Jane Parker. Directed by John Derek, Bo's husband, the film's screenplay by Tom Rowe and Gary Goddard is loosely based on the 1912 novel Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs, but from the point of view of Tarzan's love interest, Jane. Richard Harris and John Phillip Law also star, alongside Miles O'Keeffe in the title role.

The original music score is composed by Perry Botkin Jr. Former Tarzan actor Jock Mahoney (billed as Jack O'Mahoney) was the film's stunt coordinator. Lee Canalito, the original actor cast as Tarzan exited early in production, resulting in the sudden casting of his stunt double, O'Keeffe, as replacement.

The film was panned by critics and fans of the books for its storyline, acting and R-rating, and in some circles, has been considered to be one of the worst films ever made. Despite this, it was a box-office success, grossing $36.5 against a $6.5 million budget.