Tarzan and the Valley of Gold

Tarzan and the Valley of Gold

Year: 1966

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Robert Day

AdventureAction

Set in Central America, the story follows a young native boy named Ramel who is kidnapped by the deranged Vinaro, convinced the child holds the key to a lost Aztec city of gold. Vinaro unleashes deadly explosives against police and soldiers. The legendary Tarzan is called in, flies to the jungle, and works to locate the hidden city, rescue Ramel, and bring Vinaro to justice.

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Timeline – Tarzan and the Valley of Gold (1966)

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1

Mercenary assault on the Ramel farmhouse

Vinero, a notorious international criminal, dispatches a death squad to the farmhouse where Ramel is sheltered. The assault destroys the farmhouse and its inhabitants, making Tarzan's mission to rescue Ramel urgent. The attack sets the chase in motion as Tarzan learns of the carnage.

Farmhouse (Mexico)
2

Tarzan summoned to track the kidnappers

The head of the ruined farmhouse summons his old friend Tarzan to track down the kidnappers and rescue Ramel. Tarzan accepts the mission and prepares to pursue the killers. He sets out with his signature gear and companions in mind.

Farmhouse vicinity
3

Assassin taxi meet Tarzan at the airport

One of Vinero's assassins disguises himself as a taxi driver to intercept Tarzan at the airport. The ruse is designed to ambush Tarzan and derail him from his path. Tarzan remains wary as he proceeds toward the next phase of the chase.

Airport
4

Ambush in the stadium and the Coca-Cola kill

Tarzan is driven to an ambush staged in an empty stadium. The driver is killed, and Tarzan retaliates by crushing the sniper with a giant Coca-Cola bottle used for advertising. Tarzan escapes the setup and resumes pursuit of Ramel and Vinero.

Stadium
5

Authorities offer help; Tarzan refuses

Local authorities escort Tarzan to Ramel's wrecked compound and offer troops, technology, and weapons for the mission. Tarzan refuses their help, preferring to rely on his own kit, including his chimpanzee Dinky, a lion named Major, and Ramel's leopard, along with his hunting knife and loincloth. He remains determined to work alone with his trusted companions.

Ramel's wrecked compound
6

Two-pronged journey toward the Valley of Gold

Vinero and his private army split into two parties on the way to the lost city, one led by Vinero and the other with Ramel. They advance with heavy weaponry and armored vehicles, hoping to beat Tarzan to the fabled city. The split plan is designed to overwhelm any resistance and secure the treasure.

7

Tarzan catches Ramel's party; leopard dies; thugs fall

Tarzan closes the gap with Ramel's party, clashing with Vinero's thugs along the way. He eliminates several attackers, and Ramel's leopard is killed in the pursuit. The pursuit tightens as Tarzan resumes control of the rescue.

Near the route to the City of Gold
8

Tarzan warns Vinero; helicopter downed

Tarzan uses a walkie-talkie to warn Vinero to stop his advance. Vinero replies by sending a helicopter against Tarzan, escalating the confrontation. Tarzan disables the air assault with a captured M1919 Browning machine gun and Mk 2 grenades, bringing the helicopter down.

Valley area
9

Sophia’s fate and Tarzan's rescue of her pendant

Vinero keeps Sophia Renault in the bush with an explosive pendant around her neck, using her as leverage. Tarzan later discovers the danger and removes the pendant safely. Ramel reveals that Sophia helped him escape, joining Tarzan, Sophia, Ramel, Major and Dinky on the journey toward the City of Gold.

Bushland and then toward City of Gold
10

Entrance to the Valley of Gold via the cave

Vinero's army locates the entrance to the Valley of Gold through the cave described by Ramel, forcing a race to the city. Tarzan's party arrives at the cave entrance and hunts Vinero's men, using stalactites and a captured Browning Automatic Rifle to clear the rear guard. Vinero retreats toward the cave entrance in retreat.

Cave entrance to Valley of Gold
11

City of Tukamay braces for greed and Tarzan is imprisoned

Tarzan enters the peaceful City of Tukamay and discovers the inhabitants prefer nonviolence. Vinero bombs a wider cave path to bring in his vehicles, while the chief tries to safeguard the people by locking Tarzan in a room. The clash between greed and peace escalates as Tarzan fights to reach the gold.

City of Tukamay
12

Gold surrender and final battle

Tarzan is freed and persuades the chief to surrender all the gold and evacuate the city to avoid further loss of life. The gold is piled in the center, and Vinero pushes for the last piece, entering a hidden room full of gold dust. Tarzan mounts a tank to wipe out the remaining army, and Vinero is overwhelmed by the gold dust as Mr. Train is defeated.

City of Tukamay interior
13

Escape to civilization

With Vinero defeated and the city evacuated, Tarzan, Sophia, Ramel, Major and Dinky depart the Valley of Gold and return to the outside civilization. They leave the ruins behind and begin their journey back to safety, closing the tale of the pursuit.

Valley of Gold / Outside civilization

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 12:35

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