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Jane's Confusion in a Chaotic Moment
Jane Porter
Are you sure what all the fuss was about? Daddy! Daddy Quick! No, wait, wait. Hold still.
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Tantor Expresses Embarrassment Over His Friend
Tantor
Sometimes you embarrass me.
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Introduction of Jane Porter
Jane Porter
I’m Jane Porter.
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Young Tarzan's Playful Imitation of Animals
Kala
Tarzan? Tarzan?
Young Tarzan
I sure scared you, Mom.
[Elephant trumpets]
Kala
You sure did! Can't you imitate any quieter animals?
Young Tarzan
Oh, Mom, that's no fun. Wanna see me be a leopard?
Kala
Why don't you just come up with your own sound?
Gorillas
Kala!
Young Tarzan
Oops.
[looks at Kerchak]
Young Terk
Tarzan! Thank goodness you're all right! Kala and I have been so worried. Thank you, thank you for finding him, Kerchak, you are such a wise and caring leader. Run!
[sobbing]
Young Tarzan
Um...
Young Terk
Hello! Are you thick in the head?
Young Tarzan
What?
Young Terk
How many times do I have to tell you? If you want Kerchak to like you, stay away from him.
Flynt
Hey, come on, Terk, step on it!
Mungo
Last one there's a dung beetle.
Young Terk
Yeah, and the first one's gotta eat it.
[laughs]
Young Tarzan
Terk, can I come?
Young Terk
Well, yeah you could if you could keep up, but you know, you can't really keep up. Wait up guys, wait up, right behind you.
[Chuckles]
Apes
You're standing on my spleen.
Flynt
Take that! Stop hitting yourself! Stop hitting yourself!
[punching Mungo]
Young Terk
The fun has arrived. Thank you very much.
[singing; speaking]
Flynt
Hey, what took you so long?
Young Terk
I had a little pest-control problem but it's all taken care of. Whoa!
Young Tarzan
Hi, guys.
Flynt
Terk, what is this, some kind of joke?
Mungo
Tell me I'm not looking at the hairless wonder.
Young Tarzan
Well, Terk said I could come along if I could keep up.
Flynt
Oh, no, Terk!
Young Terk
I'll handle this guys, okay? Listen, buddy, come here. We got a tiny little itsy-bitsy problem here, okay? Personally, I'd love to hang out with you. You know I would. But the guys, they need a little convincing, you know?
Young Tarzan
Okay, what do I gotta do?
Young Terk
Do? What do you gotta do? Oh, it's so stupid.
Young Tarzan
What?
Young Terk
Well, you gotta, you gotta go get a hair.
Young Tarzan
A hair?
Young Terk
Yeah, a hair, uh-huh. An elephant hair.
[Off-screen; Elephant trumpets]
Young Tarzan
An elephant hair?
[gasps]
Young Terk
Like I said, it's stupid, right? Listen, take it from me, go home, okay? Who needs this aggravation? You know, I'm probably gonna leave soon myself. You go, I'll catch up, alright? You see, leave it to me. I told you-- Tarzan! Tarzan, no!
[Tarzan rushes his cliff; Young Tarzan falls down his cliff and splashes his water]
Mungo
Ooh! That one hurt him!
Young Terk
Look, oh, oh, there he is! He's alive!
Young Tarzan
Hey, guys!
Gorillas
Hi.
Young Terk
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, come back, come back!
Flynt
This guy's great! Hey, if he lives you should bring him around more often.
Mungo
Come on, come on, let's go get a better seat.
Young Terk
Oh.
Elephants
You can never get enough sleep, let me tell you.
Young Tantor
Mom, are you sure this water's sanitary? It looks questionable to me.
Tantor's Mother
It's fine, honey.
Young Tantor
Yecch! But what about bacteria?
Tantor's Mother
Tantor, can't you see Mommy's talking?
Young Tantor
Watch out! There's something swimming! It's coming right at you!
Tantor's Mother
Honey, Mommy's losing her patience.
Young Tantor
But this time I really see something!
Tantor's Mother
Oh, boy.
Young Tantor
Piranha! It's a piranha!
Tantor's Mother
Sweetheart, there are no piranhas in Africa.
Elephant #1
Don't tell the kid that, of course there are piranhas in Africa.
Elephant #2
No, she's right. They're native to South America.
Elephant #1
Get outta here.
Elephant #2
It's true.
Elephant #1
No way.
Elephant #2
Come on, now. Think I'd be here if there were?
Young Tantor
Aah! It's right behind you! Run!
Tantor's Mother
For the last time, honey, there are no piranhas in--
Elephant #1
MY BUTT!!
Young Tantor
I told you!
Elephant #1
There's something on my butt.
Elephant #2
What is it?
Elephant #1
Are there anymore of them?
Elephant #2
What is it?
Young Tantor
It's a piranha!
Elephants
Piranha!
Tantor's Mother
Tantor, where are you?
Flynt
He's dead.
Mungo and Flynt
We're dead! Aah!
Flynt
We didn't do it! They're the ones!
Gorilla
Oh, thank you, Kerchak!
Young Terk
Tarzan, buddy! Buddy, come on! Tarzan, don't die on me! Don't die on me! You weren't supposed to do it!
[drags his body to safety]
Young Tantor
Get away from there! Don't you know a piranha can strip your flesh in a second?!
[pushes Young Terk back]
Young Terk
What?! He's not a piranha! He's... He's alive! He's alive! He's alive!
[Young Tarzan starts coughing water from drowning]
Young Tantor
He's alive!
Young Terk
He's ali... You idiot! You nearly gave me a heart attack! You happy?
[drops him]
Young Tarzan
Uh-huh.
[reveals a stolen elephant-tail hair]
Young Terk
You... I don't believe it. You got the hair?
[in delight]
Young Tantor
Is that what this is all about? I got a whole tail of em.
Young Terk
Oh, no.
Young Tarzan
Who's that? My mom.
[with Young Terk]
Kala
Tarzan.
Young Tarzan
Hi.
Young Terk
Hi, Aunt Kala.
Kala
Oh, you scared me! What happened?
Young Tarzan
Well. I-
Young Terk
Um, it's sort of a long... It's involved. Because what happened, it was a weird...
Kerchak
What happened?!
[furiously enters]
Young Tarzan
It was my fault, Kerchak.
Kala
Tarzan?
Young Tarzan
We were playing and... well... Mmm… I'm sorry, Kerchak.
Kerchak
You almost KILLED someone!
Young Tarzan
But it was an accident Dad.
Kala
He's only a child.
Kerchak
That's not an excuse, Kala! You can't keep defending him!
Kerchak
He will never learn! You can't learn to be one of us.
[to Tarzan]
Kala
Kerchak! Tarzan!
[Tarzan runs away in shame]
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A Mother's Knowledge and a Son's Curiosity
Kala
Don't even think about it.
Tarzan
How'd you know it was me?
Kala
I'm your mother. I know everything. Now, where have you been?
Tarzan
I thought you knew everything.
Terk
Hey, Auntie K! You look remarkably groomed today!
Kala
Hello, Terk.
[unimpressed]
Terk
Not the neck. Not the neck there, "T!
Tarzan
I win!
Tantor
Whoa! All right. It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Please stop! Somebody's gonna get hurt...and it's always me.
Terk
Cramp in the calf! All right, you win! Ow, ow! Alright! You win. Hello? Yo, yo, let go!
Tarzan
Oh, I'm sorry, Terk.
[lets her go]
Terk
What kind of animal are you?
Tantor
Y'know, I've been thinkin lately that Tarzan might be some subspecies of elephant.
Terk
What are you, crazy? An elephant?!
Tantor
Listen to me. Think about it. He enjoys a peanut, I enjoy a peanut.
Terk
He looks nothing like you!
Terk
All right, everybody, move aside. Out of my road! Best friend coming through. That would be me. And you, don't make a habit of that, alright? There are other fashions of getting attention. You know?
[To Tarzan]
Tarzan
I'll try to remember that.
[laughs happily]
Terk
All right, and I was right behind you needed me.
Tarzan
What was that?
[upon hearing a gunshot in the distance]
Tantor
Uh, that wasn't me. I swear. All right, perhaps it was.
[nervously]
Kerchak
Everyone! Let's move.
[Turns to leave]
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Kala's Plea for Tarzan's Return
Kala
Kerchak, please! Tarzan, come back here!
[to Tarzan, who escapes from her and Kerchak]
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Terk's Observation on Differences
Terk
He looks nothing like you.
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A Moment of Uncertainty
Professor Archimedes Q. Porter
Oh, perhaps not...
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Unexpected Confusion in the Jungle
William Cecil Clayton
WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?!
[angrily shoots up in the air with his rifle]
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Character's Rejection and Dismay
William Cecil Clayton
No! No, no, no, no!
[angrily grabs chalk; Tarzan grabs the chalk back]
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Understanding Others' Intentions
Tarzan
They mean us no harm, Kerchak.
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Acknowledging Personal Betrayal and Responsibility
Tarzan
No, I did this. I betrayed my family. Kerchak was right.
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Kerchak's Resistance to Acceptance
Kerchak
Give him a chance?! Kala, look at him! He's not one of us!
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Growing Bonds in Two Worlds
Phil Collins
Every moment now, the bond grows stronger. Two worlds, one family. Trust your heart, let fate decide. To guide these lives we see!
[singing]
Baby Terk
Mama, look! Look over there!
Ape Voice
Kala! she's back!
Terk's Mother
Are you all right, dear?
Kala
I'm fine. No, really, honestly. It's just that I got a little bit... sidetracked.
Baby Terk
Well, isn't that, uh-- Well, so-- Well, it's just so, so-- That's freaky-lookin', okay? That's what it is.
Terk's Mother
Terkina!
Baby Terk
Well, it is! I mean, what the heck is it anyway?
Kala
He's a baby.
Baby Terk
Whoa! Ow! I can't--So where's his mama?
Kala
Well, I'm going to be his mother now.
Baby Terk
You know he's not so bad once you get used to him. Kala's gonna be it's mother now.
Kala
Kerchak, I saved him from Sabor.
Kerchak
Kala, it won't replace the one we lost.
Kala
I know that. But... he needs me.
Kerchak
But, it-it-it-- Kala, look at it! It´s not our kind! No. You have to take it back.
[sighs]
Kala
Take him back? But he'll die!
Kerchak
If the jungle wants him --
Kala
I want him!
Kerchak
Kala, I cannot let you put our family in danger.
Kala
Does he look dangerous to you?
Kerchak
Hmm. Was it alone?
Kala
Yes. Sabor killed his family.
Kerchak
Are you sure?
Kala
Yes. There are no others.
Kerchak
Then you may keep him.
[sighs]
Kala
Kerchak, I know he'll be a good son.
Kerchak
I said he could stay. That doesn't make him my son.
Kala
We will rest here for the night.
Baby Terk
So, um, whatcha gonna call it?
Kala
I'm gonna call him... Tarzan.
Baby Terk
Tarzan? Okay. He's your baby.
Terk's Mother
All right, little lady, come on. It's way past your nest time.
Baby Terk
Oh, Mom, five more minutes?
Terk's Mother
No.
Baby Terk
Two more minutes?
Terk's Mother
No.
Baby Terk
One more "minutes"?
Kala
Oh, oh, no, shh, shh, don't cry, come on, come on, I'm here. Come stop your crying; it'll be all right. Come take my hand, hold it tight. I will protect you from all around you; I will be here; don't you cry.
[singing]
Phil Collins
For one so small, you seem so strong / My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm / This bond between us can't be broken / I will be here, don't you cry...| Cause you'll be in my heart / Yes, you'll be in my heart / From this day on, now and forevermore...| You'll be in my heart / No matter what they say / You'll be here in my heart, always.
[singing]
Kala
Always...
[song fades]
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Discovery of Similar Creatures in Tarzan
Tarzan
Why didn't you tell me there are creatures who look like me?!
[Tarzan proceeds to climb a tree and think]
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Safari Adventures and Unexpected Threats
Cecil Clayton
I was reminded of a safari I led up the Zambezi. Marvelous. Lots of hunting, yes. Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang. Ooh, was it scary there. Two bearers with only three rifles for me, blasted off. That's if I knew I was born for Africa! And Africa was created for--
Professor Porter
Clayton? Clayton! Oh, there you are. What is this? What is this, Clayton? Are we in danger?
Cecil Clayton
I thought I saw something.
Professor Porter
Is it a Hippopotamus Amphibious, or a Rhinoceros Bihornus?
Cecil Clayton
Professor, don't move!
Professor Porter
Ah, right.
[nods swiftly]
Jane Porter
Daddy?
Jane Porter
Daddy, what's all the hullabaloo about? What is this, Daddy?
[Tries to get out, but gets thrown back a bit. Growling, she breaks the branches that throws her in pieces and steps out]
Professor Porter
Mr. Clayton asked me not to move. He saw something.
Professor Porter
Oh! I moved!
Jane Porter
Ah, Mr. Clayton, I'm sorry. Excuse me, uh-but my father and I came on this expedition to study gorillas. I believe your shooting might be frightening them away.
Cecil Clayton
You hired me to protect you, Miss Porter, and protect you I shall.
Jane Porter
And you're doing a marvelous job of it. We only have a short time before the ship returns--
Professor Porter
Jane! Jane, do you realize what you're standing in?! A gorilla's nest!
Jane Porter
Oh, Daddy.
[looks at it]
Cecil Clayton
At last. Our first sign in days. Do you think the beasts could be nearby?
Professor Porter
Could be. There's the evidence. Not very far, anyhow.
Jane Porter
Daddy, look. Over there, and there...
Professor Porter
Where? Oh, yes, more nests! I see them!
Jane Porter
Just as you predicted.
Professor Porter and Jane Porter
Entire family groups!
Professor Porter
Jane, I love you!
Cecil Clayton
Family groups? Excuse me, but these are wild beasts that would sooner tear your head off than look at you.
Jane Porter
On the contrary, Daddy's theory is that these are social creatures... Mr. Clayton, please! What if it's a gorilla?
[Clayton swiftly fires into the same tree Tarzan is at. Luckily, the ape man dodges in time]
Cecil Clayton
It's no gorilla. Huh. But maybe we should press on.
Professor Porter
Yes, indeed. We should keep heading west following the Ganoderma Ablonatum.
Cecil Clayton
Excellent, Professor! I could've used your expertise on my last safari.
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Jane's Missing Boot Incident
Jane Porter
Eh, dad, they took my boot!
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Discovering Identity and Belonging
Kala
Tarzan, what are you doing here?
Young Tarzan
Why am I so different?
[sighs]
Kala
Because you're covered with mud. That's why.
Young Tarzan
No! Kerchak said I didn't belong in the...
Kala
Close your mouth.
Young Tarzan
...Kerchak said I don't belong in the family.
Kala
Never mind what Kerchak said. Now hold still.
Young Tarzan
But look at me!
Kala
I am, Tarzan. And do you know what I see? I see two eyes, like mine, and a nose...someplace. Ahh...here! Two ears... And let's see. What else?
[Chuckles; Pokes Tarzan's nose, making him chuckle; Tarzan chuckles once more as Kala plays with his ears]
Young Tarzan
Two hands?
[holds up his hands]
Kala
That's right. Close your eyes. Now forget what you see, what do you feel?
[Grins and places his hands against Tarzan's own hands. The boy frowns. The two's hands are different. He sighs as he looks at his hands mournfully. His mother knows at once that the hands fact is a bad idea where she decides to try something else; Tarzan does so; Takes his hand and puts it on his chest]
Young Tarzan
My heart.
Kala
Come here.
Young Tarzan
Your heart.
Kala
You see? We're exactly the same. Oh! Kerchak just can't see that.
Young Tarzan
I'll make him see it. I'll be the best ape ever!
Kala
Oh...I bet you will.
Phil Collins
Oh, the power to be strong and the wisdom to be wise. All these facts will come to you in time.
[sings]
Phil Collins
On this journey that you're making, there'll be responses that you seek. And it's you who'll climb the mountain, it's you who'll reach the peak.
[singing]
Phil Collins
Son of man, look to the heavens! Lift your spirit, set it free! Someday you'll walk tall with pride! Son of man, a man in time you'll be!
[singing]
Phil Collins
Though there's no one there to guide you, no one to take your hand. But with faith and understanding, you will journey from boy to man!
[singing]
Phil Collins
Son of man, look to the heavens! Lift your spirit, set it free! Someday you'll walk tall with pride! Son of man, a man in time you'll be!
[singing]
Phil Collins
In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn. You'll find your places behind the ones you love.
[singing]
Phil Collins
Oh, and all the facts you've dreamed of, the visions that you saw. Well, the time is drawing near now, it's yours to claim it all!
[singing]
Phil Collins
Son of man, look to the heavens! Lift your spirit, set it free! Someday you'll walk tall with pride! Son of man, a man in time you'll be!
[singing]
Phil Collins
Son of man! Son of man's a man for all to see!
[singing]
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Tantor's Concern for Tarzan's Safety
Tantor
That sounded like Tarzan. It sounded like... like... like he was in trouble.
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Tarzan's Exclamation About Gorillas
Tarzan
Gor-illa! Gorrrrr-illllla!
[proceeds to scribble wildly on the chalkboard]
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Confrontation and Challenge of Manhood
William Cecil Clayton
Go ahead, shoot me. Be a man!
[his last words before he dies; chuckles]
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A Plea for Understanding and Compassion
Kala
Can't you at least give him another chance?!
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Tantor's Humorous Comparison to Tarzan
Tantor
If that’s Tarzan, then I’m Snoop Dogg baby.
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Misunderstandings About Piranhas in Africa
Elephant #1
Don't tell the kid that, of course there are piranhas in Africa.
Elephant #2
No, she's right. They're native to South America.
Captain
I'm sorry, Miss Porter, but I simply can't do it.
Vincent Snipes
Sir?
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Tantor Observes Tarzan's Happiness
Tantor
Oh, Terk, I've never seen him so happy.
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Tarzan's Refusal to Accept a Situation
Tarzan
No! No, no, no, no!
[imitating Clayton; they both angrily bicker and fight over the chalk until Jane grabs it]
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Identity and Family in Tarzan's Journey
Tarzan
Is this me. And this is my father and… and my mother.
[spots at picture frame as a baby with his biological mother and father]
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Jane Asserts Control in the Situation
Jane Porter
Mr. Clayton, I think I'll take it from here.
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Avoiding Strangers for Safety
Kerchak
Everyone! We will avoid the strangers. Do not let them see you, and do not seek them out.
[to Tarzan, Kala, Terk, Tantor, Mungo, Flynt, and all of the other gorillas]
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Terk Questions Tarzan's Choices on Friendship
Terk
Yeah, well, why doesn't he get his new friends to help him? I don't care.
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Tantor's Rallying Cry for Teamwork
Tantor
That's IT! I'VE HAD IT WITH YOU AND YOUR EMOTIONAL… "CONSTIPATION!" TARZAN NEEDS US, AND WE'RE GONNA HELP HIM! YOU GOT THAT?! NOW, PIPE DOWN, AND HANG ON TIGHT! We've got a boat to catch.
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Discovery and Excitement in Tarzan's Journey
Professor Archimedes Q. Porter
Oh! Oh! He's got it!
[excited]
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