Tarzan the Magnificent

Tarzan is the film’s rugged jungle hero who protects the group with courage and quick thinking. He relentlessly pursues the Bantons while guiding the travelers through dangerous terrain, using his knowledge of the jungle to keep them alive. His decision to deliver Coy to the authorities shows a code of mercy and responsibility that transcends personal gain.

Abel is the ruthless patriarch who leads the family through violence and fear. He orchestrates murders and manipulation to reclaim Coy and to keep the family’s criminal enterprise afloat. His demise comes when a ricochet ends the confrontation with Tarzan.

Coy is the crafty, self-serving younger brother who uses charm to escape danger and manipulate others. He plots to regain his freedom and leverages alliances to his advantage. His schemes unravel in the climactic showdown, ending his bid for survival.

Johnny is the hot-headed enforcer of the family, quick to violence and prone to reckless actions. He contributes to the violent momentum of the pursuit and meets a fatal end at Tarzan’s hands.

Martin is the conflicted son who appears tired of the murderous legacy. He distances himself from his father’s ways and ultimately rejects the cycle of crime, choosing a different path as the family’s grip tightens around them.

Fay is the wife of Ames who becomes entangled in Coy’s escape plan. She releases Coy at a critical moment and later meets a tragic fate when a lioness claims her while Tarzan pursues Coy.

Tate is the boat’s mate who accompanies the group and is killed after being shot during the pursuit. His death underscores the peril that the party faces and the high stakes of the journey.

Lori is a young woman traveling with Tarzan’s group, sharing with him her reasons for heading to Kairobi. She is captured by Johnny but survives to contribute to the group’s dynamic and resolve.

Conway is a doctor who travels with the group and helps deliver a baby during a native village stop. He offers medical skill and a measured, practical presence as danger pounds the expedition.

Dr. Blake is the physician whose information the Bantons seek; he is shot by the Bantons for telling them what they want to know, illustrating the criminals' willingness to kill to suppress truth.

Wyntors is the policeman who captures Coy and becomes a target of the Bantons. His death deepens Tarzan’s resolve to see justice carried out and to protect the innocent.

The Native chef is a minor but present character who interacts with the travelers during the journey, helping to depict the expedition’s varied encounters in the jungle.

Ames is a boastful, racist businessman traveling with the group. His attitude fuels tension within the party, especially around Fay, and his presence highlights the era’s social tensions.