have read many of the other review for this film on the imdb there be ostensibly a consensus amongst purists that this film be nothing like the book upon which it be base . upon this point i can not comment and have never actually read any of the protagonist adventure previously . however and what i can say with certainty and be that it strike me that many of the say reviewer must have surely undergo a sense of humour bypass while let be honest here this film be just so much fun . ok . so i must concede the point that the film apparently be not representative of the character or s but let put this into a clear perspective . do the same individual who be carp on about this film also bemoan the fact that the classic 1960 batman series do not remain faithful to the original dc comic book character . or perhaps be there still unrest in same person that the 1980 film version of flash gordon be too much of a departure from the original series . the point be and yes this film be incredibly camp but that precisely it charm . former tarzan and ron ely play the eponymous hero in this ( and bear more than a passing resemblance to gary busey to boot . ) and be back up by a great support cast who all look to be have a ball with their respective role . also look out for a very brief but highly welcome appearance by horror movie favourite michael berryman . best scene . far too many to choose from but check out the hilarious facial expression adopt by the waiter when savage and his men commit the ultimate faux pa of order coke and lemonade and milk at a formal occasion . also the often noted scene near the end of the film wherein savage tackle his nemesis captain sea utilise various martial art discipline which be label on screen . priceless . simply put and the film doesn not take itself at all seriously and be all the more fun for it . great fun from start to finish . ( and you will be sing the john phillip sousa adapt theme song for day afterwards guarantee . ) .