Tarzan (1999)

About Tarzan

Tarzan, directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima, is an animated film by Disney, released in 1999. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’s creation, Tarzan of the Apes, the film focuses on the story of an orphaned infact raised by gorillas in the African Savannah. The boy, named Tarzan, grows up with a deep understanding of wild animals and the jungle. His world is turned around when he meets fellow humans, including a charming woman named Jane, and he begins to grapple with his unique identity.

Making / Production

Tarzan features the pioneering animations of the "Deep Canvas" software, which allowed the illustrators to develop an unparalleled 3D environment. The film is known for its innovative portrayal of Tarzan who, unlike previous film adaptations, moves with the grace and speed of an animal.

Actors

• Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan: The role is impressively voiced by Tony Goldwyn, who not only lends his voice to the character but also the emotions and the vitality.
• Glenn Close as Kala: Tarzan’s gorilla mother. Close delivered a maternal warmth and a certain depth to the character of Kala.
• Minus Driver as Jane Porter: Driver’s voice performance adds liveliness and excitement to her charming character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Tarzan is Disney's 37th animated feature.
• This film took a period of four years to complete and required a team of more than 300 artists and computer technicians.

Awards

Tarzan is an Academy Award-winning film, bagging the award for Best Music, Original song for 'You'll Be In My Heart' by Phil Collins.

Quotes

• "Tarzan: Why didn't you tell me there were creatures that look like me?"
• "Jane Porter: Wild man... Tarzan. Wild man... Tarzan."
• "Kala: You will always be my son."

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack features five songs by Phil Collins, which added to the exciting and emotional texture of the film.
• Notable ones include ‘Two Worlds’, ‘Son of Man’, and the Academy Award-winning ‘You’ll Be In My Heart’.