Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle!

Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle!

Year: 1975

Runtime: 68 mins

Language: French

Directors: Picha, Boris Szulzinger

ComedyAdventureAnimation

After “Fritz, he Cat” and “Heavy Traffic,” this adult cartoon follows Shame, a jungle ape‑man whose lover June is taken by a gang of giant penises to their queen Bazunga, a bald woman with fourteen breasts. He fights white hunters, a lion and the Molar Men, then joins his friend Flicka to dive into the jungle’s darkest depths and rescue her.

Whimsical
Happy ending
Emotionally light
Medium intensity
Fast pacing
Moderate complexity

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Timeline & Setting – Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle! (1975)

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Location

Africa, Bazonga's blimp lair

Set in the deepest parts of Africa, the film unfolds through dense jungle landscapes and a secret lair inside a cave. Bazonga rules from a blimp perched above her hidden fortress, creating a surreal contrast with the wild surroundings. The jungle is alive with creatures and odd happenings as Shame races to rescue June.

🌍 Africa 🗺️ Jungle 🧭 Adventure

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Main Characters – Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle! (1975)

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Shame (Georges Aminel)

The jungle ruler who vows to rescue June after her kidnapping. Brave and impulsive, he navigates the jungle with a mix of daring feats and comic missteps, driven by loyalty to his mate. His journey anchors the story's mix of action and humor as he fights to save the day.

⚔️ Hero 🧭 Jungle

June (Arlette Thomas)

Shame's partner and the kidnapped target around whom the mission centers. She triggers the rescue arc and endures peril as Bazonga's plans unfold, underscoring the personal stakes at the heart of the adventure.

💗 Protagonist 🧭 Jungle

Queen Bazonga (Paule Emanuele)

A vain, ruthless ruler who wields power from a blimp above a jungle fortress. She seeks to conquer Earth and achieve legitimacy through a hair-transplant scheme, illustrating vanity and domination. Her downfall comes when the fortress erupts into flames and she cannot escape.

👑 Villain 💥 Power

Charles of the Pits #1 (Pierre Trabaud)

One half of the two-headed assistant duo, a meddlesome inventor-like figure who pushes the scalp-transplant plot. The two heads speak and scheme, adding to the film's absurd humor.

🗯️ Two-Headed 🧠 Inventions

Charles of the Pits #2 (Roger Carel)

The other head of the two-headed duo, often clashing with the first head. Their constant bickering provides comic relief even as they serve Bazonga's chaotic schemes.

🗯️ Two-Headed 🧠 Inventions

Brutish (Marc de Géorgi)

A blustery, fame-hungry explorer who wants to find Shame for notoriety. His boorish behavior and appetite for glory lead to trouble and unpredictable outcomes for the expedition.

🏁 Fame-seeker 🗡️ Rivalry

Stella Starlet (Stephanie Starlet) (Laurence Badie)

A ditzy, starlet-like member of the expedition who becomes entangled with the jungle's odd factions. She ends up linked to the Molar Men, hinting at shifting power dynamics within the villainous circle.

🎭 Ditsy 👑 Ambition

Professor Cedric Addlepate (Guy Pirauld)

An eccentric professor leading the expedition's scientific team. His scalp-transplant machinery and grand plans drive some of the film's madcap tech-humor, contributing to the surreal tone of the adventure.

🧪 Scientist 🧭 Eccentric

Flicka

Shame's loyal monkey companion who aids in the rescue and provides comic relief amid the jungle's chaos.

🐒 Sidekick 🧭 Jungle

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Major Themes – Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle! (1975)

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❤️ Love & Loyalty

Shame's mission to save June centers the story on love and devotion. The bond between Shame and June drives risky decisions and daring rescues, anchoring the film's emotional core amid chaos.

🎭 Satire & Absurdity

The film parodies jungle adventures with over-the-top villains, ridiculous inventions, and bawdy humor. The two-headed Charles of the Pits and the scalp-transplant gag lampoon vanity and pseudo-science, using farce to critique genre conventions.

🗺️ Adventure & Quest

Shame's journey winds through jungle perils, cavern hideouts, and improvised aerial travel, emphasizing an episodic, hunt-for-a-rescuer vibe. The crew's misadventures—monkey sidekicks, flying carpets, and perilous rescues—underscore the film's adventurous spirit. The quest culminates in a dramatic rescue and the fortress's collapse.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:21

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