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Miles O'Keefe's body

posted 18 years ago by Tippergirl
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Okay, say what you will about this movie, but the simple fact is it's a feast for the eyes. Miles O'Keefe at the time (24 years ago now) was absolutely beautiful. He didn't say a word through the whole thing, but did he really have to? No, he did not. He was an absolutely gorgeous man to behold. That face, those arms, those pecs not to mention those long, muscular legs. He was so 'male' in every sense of the word, I'd even say primal in his beauty. Yes, it is a perfectly horrible movie, but I still like to watch it simply for the fact of enjoying Mile's body as he stands and does the Tarzan yell or even swings from the trees. Come on ladies, anyone out there agree with me?

[–] tmf_scipio 18 years ago

I would say almost the exact thing except for replacing Miles with Bo:

Actually I think I will:

Okay, say what you will about this movie, but the simple fact is it's a feast for the eyes. Bo Derek at the time (24 years ago now) was absolutely beautiful. She didn't say an intelligent word through the whole thing, but did she really have to? No, she did not. She was an absolutely gorgeous woman to behold. That face, those arms, those pecs not to mention those long, muscular legs. She was so 'female' in every sense of the word, I'd even say primal in her beauty. Yes, it is a perfectly horrible movie, but I still like to watch it simply for the fact of enjoying Bo's body as she stands and does whatever she actually does in this movie. Come on men and women, anyone out there agree with me?

Thanks for the indulgence Tippergirl.

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[–] Tippergirl 18 years ago

tmf, you have made my day! I laughed my head off when I read this. I loved it! So, let me thank you in return, 'thanks for the indulgence'. And, yes I will say that Bo was absolutely beautiful as was Miles. Two beautiful people in a horrible movie... what are the odds??? LOL

Tipper

[–] Falconeer 10 years ago

I would say the exact same thing, except for replacing Bo with the monkey...those legs, that hairy chest. That monkey was just primal, the most primal primate I ever saw. and it didn't speak a word; did it NEED to? i really enjoyed that monkey's body..

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[–] rmovie 18 years ago

100% correct ! This body is really in breathtaking fine shape! Just perfect. The film ... nice bodies, no action at all but it ends unexpected fast when Tarzan snaps the ivory king´s neck - in slow motion ! Rude, no ?

[–] valro 18 years ago

I read in Starlog magazine that the reason he replaced Lee Canalito was that Lee had developed a cold sore and Bo Derek didn't want to have to kiss him.

[–] jimakros 17 years ago

i dont think she kisses Tarzan anywhere in the movie.At the time,i remember reading in gossip papers husband John dismissed Canalito because he would hit on Bo.Elsewhere i read he was too big.Maybe thats why they picked O'keefe if he's gay.

[–] grandfathercoyote 18 years ago

Sexist, chauvanistic twaddle! Appreciate this movie for the touching, romantic plot, witty banter, beautifully choreographed action sequences, and brilliant performances.

And bless Bo for being a "W" fundraiser during the 2000 election. She got my vote.

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[–] Tippergirl 17 years ago

Gay or not, he had the body of a Greek God back in those days. It was magnificent.

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[–] haxan-1 17 years ago

He tends be low-rated as far as movie Tarzans go, but he's actually just how many of the book covers depict the character. I prefer him to the too close-cropped, beach guy-style portrayals that turned up in earler years.

[–] onepotato2 16 years ago

Okay, say what you will about this movie, but the simple fact is it's a feast for the eyes. Miles O'Keefe at the time (24 years ago now) was absolutely beautiful. He didn't say a word through the whole thing, but did he really have to? No, he did not. He was an absolutely gorgeous man to behold. That face, those arms, those pecs not to... (blah blah blah) ....Come on ladies, anyone out there agree with me?
by - Tippergirl on Mon Mar 20 2006 09:30:31
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Well duh. The movie is the thinnest excuse to give two bodies the softcore treatment.

[–] golden_muse 11 years ago

Tippergirl, I agree and you rock! With all the drooling on here over Bo, I was waiting for a lady to speak up about magnificent Miles. He was in top form here and absolutely gorgeous.

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[–] DriftingCowboy55 11 years ago

ya know tippergirl lmaoooo get glasses....miles was theeee worst tarzan ever seen....with no build at all my arms are 17 inches or something and i woulda played a way better tarzan then miles....i wanted to play the lead in this movie more then anyother movie opposite bo derek lmaoooo woulda made miles look like a skinny guy thats what he was anyway....and im a stuntman woulda did my own stunts...woulda blown miles MILES away woulda gave my eye teeth to play in this one opposite bo derek

[–] findyourwayinthedark 9 years ago

Your ego is epic.
Tarzan would be skinny and lean, as he lives in the jungle, doing for the most part, cardio things.
Tarzan would not be pumping his muscles and have ripped arms...doesn't make sense.

[–] DriftingCowboy55 11 years ago

why dont you get in touch with this overated punk and get a room with him you sound like your in love with him get real