When former President Teddy Roosevelt visits the jungle on a hunting trip, he and Tarzan are kidnapped by conspirators. In the process of escape, Tarzan teaches the statesman about the importance of respecting nature.
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00:00Theodore Roosevelt. He may not be the U.S. President any longer, but he's still worth
00:07a lot of money. Pay attention, boys. This is the man who's going to make us rich. Next
00:13week, Mr. Roosevelt concludes his year-long safari to Africa. On his final stop, Jake
00:19and Sam will nab him. They'll bring him to the rendezvous point, where Jones here will
00:25meet us with our air escort. You can count on me, sir. Then all we have to do is wait
00:32for the U.S. government to cough up the ransom. Do you expect any resistance, sir? Roosevelt's
00:37throwing himself into the world's most secluded jungle. Who on earth could possibly stop us
00:43there? Well, it shouldn't be long now. Is everything ready? Yep. Oh, my! Did you know
00:55that Teddy Roosevelt is here on safari? In Africa? Which part? This part. Who's Roosevelt?
01:03Who is Roosevelt? A great man, my boy. One time, he led his cavalry, the Rough Riders,
01:11up San Juan Hill to fight his country's enemies. Charge! He was also the president of the United
01:22States of America, the leader of his people. Like Kerchak. Exactly, like Kerchak. He's
01:30here. Ahoy! Where did they put those food breaks? Ah, bully! First time piloting a boat.
01:56Bet you never guessed, eh? Sir, are you hurt, sir? Hurt? Hurt? No, I'm great. Better than
02:04great. Move aside, son. Mr. President, welcome to my trading post. I am Renard Dumont. Yes,
02:19I hope I didn't spook you too much. Oh, no, no, no, not at all. I am Professor Archimedes
02:25Q. Porter, and this is my daughter, Jane. It's quite an honor to make your acquaintance,
02:32Mr. Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt was my father. Call me Mr. President. I've never seen reflexes
02:40like that in a human being. You must have an interesting story, young man. If being
02:45raised by gorillas qualifies, then yes. Oh, really? Raised by savage beasts, you say?
02:51They're not savage. Yes, well, whatever you say. You're my jungle guide, son. We're your
02:59guide, sir. I'm Sam, and this is... Jake, we're the best there is, sir. Were you raised by apes?
03:06Uh, no, sir. Then I'm sticking with Tarzan. But don't worry, my aides will see that you're paid.
03:13Now, come lad. But, but, aides? Government insists they follow me everywhere. Something
03:21hooey about protecting me. But what could possibly happen with a bona fide jungle man around,
03:27eh? What could happen? He snubbed us. Get in line.
03:33So, this Kala gorilla raised you like it was your mother. Amazing. She is my mother.
03:41Yeah, incredible, incredible. Is your father a gorilla too? He was. Kerchak was a great leader,
03:50like you. Well, I'll take that as a compliment, Tarzan. Are there many gorillas in this jungle?
03:56Oh, yes. Lots of gorillas, and baboons, and elephants, and... Elephants, you say? Bully,
04:01I'd love to see some elephants. Magnificent creatures. I can show you elephants. Well,
04:07by all means, lead the way, Tarzan.
04:14Tark, I cannot begin to tell you how wrong you are. First, peanuts are not only healthy,
04:21but yummy too. Oh, like termites aren't. They're rich in protein and chewy on the inside.
04:28There, you see? Elephant. Magnificent.
04:33Besides, Tantor, peanuts are fattening. Obviously. Maybe you should, uh, lay off them for a while.
04:53Incoming!
04:54Tarzan, what are you doing? What are you doing? I thought you understood. I'm here to study
05:06animals. By killing them? A specimen like that in a museum would be invaluable. I thought you
05:13were a great leader like Kerchak, but you bring guns for hunting like... like Clayton.
05:20Tarzan, wait! Who's Clayton? Sir, are you all right? Fine, fine. Though I... I think I offended
05:30our jungle man. Well, I should say so. That elephant you shot at is one of our friends.
05:35Well, how was I supposed to know that? I mean, really? Friends with an elephant? Ridiculous!
05:50Oh, no!
06:07Going somewhere? You let that maniac right through me. How could you? Yeah, how could you?
06:13I didn't know he was a hunter. Really? Really. But I broke his gun.
06:22You must be losing your touch, pal. In the old days when you broke something, it stayed broke.
06:27That can't be Roosevelt.
06:34What happened? They took him! They took Roosevelt! You have to stop them!
07:04I think you underestimate the gentle peanut. For one thing, unlike termites,
07:10peanuts don't wriggle when you eat them. Yeah, I kind of like the wriggling. Feels neat.
07:17Hey, look! There's Tarzan. Oh, he kind of looks like a timid from up here, huh?
07:24We gotta help him! Tarzan! You should have stayed in the trees, jungle man.
07:34Good shot, Tarzan!
07:48Look out!
07:56Oh. Lad, you awake?
08:03Where are we? I was hoping you could tell me. It's like a cave, but this was made by men. We must
08:10be very far from home. Listen, Tarzan, I'm sorry about trying to shoot your elephant friend.
08:17I don't understand. Why do people hunt for sport? Not for sport, for science! How else could we
08:24study a two-ton elephant? Not everyone has all this wide, unspoiled space in which to get
08:29acquainted with the animals. Why not? Well, that's a very, very good question. Ah, I see our guests
08:37are awake. Fabulous hunt at your service. Care for coffee, tea, scone? Freedom would be nice.
08:47The famed Roosevelt wit. Terribly sorry about the accommodations,
08:51but I'm afraid this is your new home. At least until our escort arrives. Escort?
08:59You'll see. In due time. Till then, I suggest you try the scones.
09:09Mr. President! Oh, good grief, Daddy. We'll never find them this way. Pardon me, officer,
09:17or agent, or whatever you call yourselves. Turk and Tantor saw the kidnapping,
09:21and they told me that... The egg? The elephant? You talk to them?
09:27Yes, well, I know it sounds absurd, but... Ma'am, you have no idea. Sir, what are you implying?
09:35They won't listen to us? I am insulted! Now, now, chill, Tantor. Those guys know what they're
09:42doing. But this is the jungle, and Tarzan is our friend. Yeah. Yeah, we'll find them ourselves.
09:50Who cares if there's danger? Who care? Danger? Charge!
09:58Up the hill rode the Rough Riders. There we were,
10:02sword in hand. Someone's coming. I don't hear anything.
10:12Dinner time, and you better like it. Mama's recipe. Say, where's the...
10:27I think I twisted my leg. Can you walk?
10:31Why did you pick a simple limp? It's going to stop me, Moldadash!
10:42Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
10:56Can you climb? Absolutely!
11:01Oh, blast! Leg's working!
11:05Keep going! Almost there!
11:17Where are we? Amazing!
11:24There they are! Get them!
11:34Speak softly and carry a big stick, I say! Come on, who's next for a whoopin'?
11:44We could have used you when we rode up San Juanu!
12:05Really? She said that? And I thought the baboons were rude.
12:09Turk, we're on a schedule here. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. So, uh...
12:14Really? Who'd have thunk it? They went that-a-way!
12:28We'll rest here. Yes. Tarzan, your jungle is truly beautiful. But, uh, is it safe?
12:37Animals are no different than humans. Most are friendly. Some are not.
12:44When they understand you, you can speak with them? Of course.
12:58It's amazing! Could you teach me? I taught Jane and the professor.
13:03But the professor's accent? It's terrible. I can't imagine mine will be any better.
13:11They gotta be in this jungle somewhere, sir. But we just can't find them.
13:15Right. Then smoke them out.
13:19Uh...
13:40Damn thee, what'd I say? Uh, you don't wanna know.
13:44Let's go.
13:59Follow him. We're going to listen to a monkey?
14:02He knows this part of the jungle better than I do.
14:13Oh, you don't think I'm... Me, I'm... I'm supposed to...
14:25That way.
14:46That was the most fun I've had in ages. And I believe I have you to thank for that, don't I?
14:56Okay. No, no, let him keep them, Tarzan. I always keep a spare.
15:03So, now what? Those fiends are bound to find us sooner or later.
15:06We keep moving. What's that?
15:21I believe your escort has arrived, Mr. President.
15:26Good try, Teddy.
15:49Get him out of here.
15:53What?
15:59Bring us up!
16:03Tarzan, they're getting away! Not yet.
16:14Quick, pull me up!
16:23Now, what to do about this monkey on my back?
16:28Full speed ahead! Get us over the ocean!
16:34He's gone.
16:42It's all over but the funeral.
16:44What was that?
16:47All right, you're big, you're bad, you are strong.
16:51Pull!
16:57Pack your trunk, I'm going on a trip.
17:07You're brave, jungle man.
17:11Brave, but weak.
17:29So long, ape man.
17:33Hey, nice view. I can see my tree from here.
17:37Chain him up.
17:39Chain him up. I'm going for Roosevelt.
17:45Go, now.
17:49I was wondering what was keeping you.
17:51Going somewhere, Mr. President?
17:53Guess I didn't tie him up tight enough.
17:59A grenade? Are you crazy, man? You pull that pin and we'll all die.
18:03Now why would I be so stupid as to kill myself?
18:08I'm sorry, but I'm getting out of here alive.
18:12You, unfortunately, won't have that chance.
18:14No pity.
18:16You were worth a lot of money.
18:20Outstanding!
18:22The grenade!
18:24Follow me!
18:32We made it!
18:34So did the bad guys.
18:36They're getting away!
18:38Maybe not.
18:42Stop, in the name of jungle law!
18:48Outstanding!
18:50Now, let's see.
18:52How to land this contraption?
18:56Pull in!
18:58Say cheese!
19:01Any landing you walk away from is a good landing, eh, son?
19:05But I guess so.
19:07Yes, of course it is.
19:09Tarzan, there is only one quality worse than hardness of heart,
19:13and that is softness of head.
19:16I'm afraid I've suffered from both.
19:18I owe you and your animal friends here an apology.
19:22They're not savage beasts.
19:24Heck, they're as noble as any man I've ever met.
19:26Maybe more noble.
19:28Heck, they're as noble as any man I've ever met.
19:30Maybe more so.
19:32Would you still like to learn how to speak ape?
19:34Maybe someday.
19:36But first I need to give my people what you showed me here.
19:39Wide, open, unspoiled spaces in which to appreciate our animal friends.
19:45Oh, sure, some people will fight it.
19:47But I say, dare mighty things.
19:50Jane was right.
19:52You are a great leader, like Kerchak.
19:54Maybe.
19:56You should try to be a great leader, like Tarzan.
19:59Sir, your boat is ready!
20:01Oh, excellent!
20:03No, no, make way, make way!
20:05New captain on board!
20:09Damn it!
20:11Oh, this thing turns on a dime!
20:13Whoa!