The 1981 film Tarzan, the Ape Man is a widely discussed "camp classic" known more for its focus on

However, other reports claim a more direct reason from Bo Derek herself. She allegedly felt that Canalito was too out of shape for the role, stating, "Lee was too fat" and that there was "too much jiggling on him". This led to the sudden promotion of his stunt double, Miles O'Keeffe, to the lead role—an actor who is still famously considered one of the worst to ever play the character.

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While mainstream film critics of the era gave the movie mixed reviews regarding its script and pacing, it achieved considerable commercial success at the box office. Over the decades, it has earned a permanent place in pop culture history as an example of 1980s cult cinema. Media Availability and Modern Formats