Review of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) by Sandra S — 26 Jul 2007

Not for everyone but I cry my way through it every time.

This review of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) was written by Sandra S on 26 Jul 2007.

Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes has generally received positive reviews.

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