Kerchak [to Tarzan, Kala, Terk, Tantor, Mungo, Flynt, and all of the other gorillas]
Everyone! We will avoid the strangers. Do not let them see you, and do not seek them out.
Played by Lance Henriksen 
Tarzan (1999) · 62 quotes
Tarzan (1999) · 62 quotes
7th most-quoted character in Tarzan (1999): in 7 of its 62 quotes
Most scenes with: Tarzan (4), Kala (3), Terk (2)
Give him a chance?! Kala, look at him! He's not one of us!
More lines from Kerchak
1 quote Kerchak Scenes with Kerchak
5 scenes Kerchak No. Forgive me, for not understanding... that you have always been one of us. Our family will look to you now.
No. Kerchak!
Kerchak Take care of them... my son. Take care of them. [dies]
About Tarzan (1999 film)[edit]
[First lines; Phil Collins music playing a song Two Worlds] [singing]
Put your faith in what you most believe in / Two worlds, one family / Trust your heart / Let fate decide / To guide these lives we see...| A paradise untouched by man / Within this world blessed with love / A simple life, they live in peace...| Softly tread the sand below your feet now / Two worlds, one family / Trust your heart / Let fate decide / To guide these lives we see...| Beneath the shelter of the trees / Only love can enter here / A simple life, they live in peace...| Raise your head up / Lift high the load / Take strength from those that need you / Build high the walls / Build strong the beams / A new life is waiting / But danger's no stranger here...| No words describe a mother's tears / No words can heal a broken heart / A dream is gone, but where there's hope...| Somewhere something is calling for you / Two worlds, one family / Trust your heart / Let fate decide / To guide these lives we see... [song fades]
[Kala arrives at the level where the house is at and goes inside. The house is a mess as if someone or something has torn the entire place apart. Suddenly, she spots something. Two bodies are near a table, as well as bloody paw-prints on the floor. She swiftly backs off] [Kala looks down and spots a picture frame. Taking a look, he sees it is of two adult couples and a baby. He presumes that the bodies belong to the couple. But where's the baby? Just then, she hears a baby noise from a crib nearby. She walks towards it and looks in. A blue blanket is inside, covering something. Curiously, Kala uncovers the blanket. Underneath is a baby boy who is crying. He stops as he sees the gorilla looking at him, and coos curiously]
[Kala takes a closer look at the baby. Suddenly, the boy sneezes on her, causing her to back off. Then she gets confused as the baby squeaks happily at her, obviously wanting to be held. She picks him up by the leg and sniffs the baby's diaper and backs off in disgust] [The baby now looks at Kala, making bubbles with his mouth. Deciding to be silly for a bit, Kala chuckles and bursts the bubbles, making the baby giggle. Then the baby puts his tiny hands on her face, making her grin. This is the first time something other than a baby gorilla has touched her face. She places a hand on his hand. She grins once more as the baby touches her hands, cooing. Kala holds the child warmly in her arm, as the baby yawns and cuddles to her]
[Just before she can leave, Kala sniffs something familiar and looks up. Sure enough, it's Sabor. She has returned to see if she has missed anything. And sure enough, she sees the baby and plans to murder him] [The mother gorilla gets out of the road, holding the baby as Sabor pounces down to attack. She does her best to keep the baby from being harmed by her. Sabor tackles her, which results in the roof breaking. The three fall right on the tent. Kala tries to escape while Sabor, willing the baby, keeps a hold on her. She tries to slash her, only to get the tent instead] [Soon Sabor pins Kala to the wood while she holds her enemy by her neck. With a smirk, Sabor slashes her face, forcing her to let the baby go, causing him to fall to the net below. Kala gasps as Sabor sees him and goes after him. She sees Sabor and sees the baby boy rolling down on the net playfully. The boy doesn't know of the danger she is in as Sabor jumps into the net going after him] [Kala gets up and looks for the baby while he keeps rolling with Sabor getting closer. She looks down and sees the baby as he chuckles at her. Kala looks terrified as she sees Sabor. Luckily, she is having problems due to the net. Kala reaches down for the baby while Sabor tries to get him before she does so. The gorilla can't reach him. She gasps as the leopard jumps towards the baby, but he only ends up missing, making the baby bounce on the net. Kala catches for the baby, but only grabs his diaper, yet she gets him how to speak. Frantically, she tries to get him through the hole. As Sabor gets up, the net is cut loose, almost making her fall to her doom]
[Kala now sees the diaper slipping between two boards going towards the edge. She runs and grabs the baby in the nick of time, making him relieved to see the baby alright. But then, she turns around and sees Sabor breaking through. It seems like the two are trapped] [That is, until Kala sees a boat. Once Sabor gets through, she growls as she runs after the gorilla, who runs to the boat. Kala jumps in, causing it to slide to the ground below. The frustrated Sabor looks down and plans to get them, only to get carried up by her leg past the rope to the boat. For a while, it seems that the gorilla and the child won't make it, but soon the boat stops closer to the ground. Kala grins as she gets out of it. She looks up to see Sabor roaring, as she is all tangled up by the ropes. She sees this as a chance to escape and return to the clan with a new visitor. The song begins briefly once more]
[singing]
Every moment now, the bond grows stronger. Two worlds, one family. Trust your heart, let fate decide. To guide these lives we see!
Mama, look! Look over there!
Ape Voice
[Apes gather round Kala]
Kala! She's back!
Terk's Mother: Are you all right, dear?
I'm fine. No, really, honestly. It's just that I got a little bit... sidetracked.
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!
Well, it is! I mean, what the heck is it anyway?
He's a baby.
Whoa! Ow! I can't--So where's his mama?
Well, I'm going to be his mother now.
You know he's not so bad once you get used to him. Kala's gonna be it's mother now.
Kerchak Kala, it won't replace the one we lost.
I know that. But... he needs me.
Kerchak But, it-it-it-- Kala, look at it! It´s not our kind! [sighs] No. You have to take it back.
Take him back? But he'll die!
Kerchak If the jungle wants him --
I want him!
Kerchak Kala, I cannot let you put our family in danger.
Does he look dangerous to you?
Kerchak [Kerchak roars; he and Kala glare at each other]
Hmm. Was it alone?
Yes. Sabor killed his family.
Kerchak Are you sure?
Yes. There are no others.
Kerchak [sighs]
Then you may keep him.
Kerchak, I know he'll be a good son.
Kerchak I said he could stay. That doesn't make him my son.
So, um, whatcha gonna call it?
I'm gonna call him... Tarzan.
Tarzan? Okay. He's your baby.
Terk's Mother: All right, little lady, come on. It's way past your nest time.
Oh, Mom, five more minutes?
Terk's Mother: No.
Two more minutes?
Terk's Mother: No.
One more "minutes"?
Oh, oh, no, shh, shh, don't cry, come on, come on, I'm here. [singing] 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.
[Phil Collins music playing a song You'll Be in My Heart] [singing]
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.
Always... [song fades]
Kerchak Everyone! we will avoid the strangers. Do not let them see you, and do not seek them out.
They mean us no harm, Kerchak.
Kerchak Tarzan, I don't know that.
But, I do. I've spent time with them.
Kerchak You may be willing to risk our safety, but I'm not.
Kerchak [growls softly]
Protect this family and stay away from them.
[After Tarzan stops Kerchak to protect Jane, Professor Porter, and Clayton]
Kerchak, I didn't... I'm sorry, I-
Kerchak [sternly; almost out of breath]
I asked you to protect our family. And you... betrayed us all.
[With a huge guilt on his face, Tarzan runs away, which makes Kala feel very sorry for him] [All alone, Tarzan stands watching a ship ready to leave as Kala approaches him]
I'm so confused.
[Kala brings Tarzan to the tree-house where she finds him] [The moment they get in, Tarzan begins to look around it. Then, he begins to recognize the touch of the blanket while yet looking at the surrounding of the tree-house. Just then, he steps on the picture frame. As he cleans the dust, he can see his baby picture along with his real parents]
Is this me? [as Kala nods] And this is my father, and, and my...
Now you know. Tarzan, I just want you to be happy, whatever you decide.
[Then, she walks outside, letting him choose his own path] [As Tarzan walks out, he was dressed in a civilized outfit as Kala sniffs in despair] [walking up to his mother]
No matter where I go, you will always be my mother.
[sighs and weeping]
And you will always be in my heart. [as Tarzan walks off as she watches] Oh, goodbye, Tarzan.
[At RMS Titanic ship]
Oh, Tarzan, you can't imagine what's in store for you! You're going to see the world and everyone's going to want to meet you! Kings and scientists and famous writers...
Yes, Charles Darwin, Alfred Russell Wallace and Rudyard Kipling. Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria!
And I haven't met her, but I've heard she's awfully nice.
And I'll be with Jane.
Um, yes. With Jane. Oh, slippery. [Tarzan climbs up the ladder] Tarzan! Tarzan!
Larry
Get him!
Tarzan!
Jane!
[Tarzan attacks his men, then grunting, and then crash!] [shoots his gun]
What's going on here?!
Have we...met? [lifts Tarzan's chin up with his gun; smiles devilishly] Ah, yes. The apeman.
[punches Tarzan in the torso]
So sorry about the rude welcome, old boy, but I couldn't have you making a scene when we put your furry friends in their cages!
Why?
Why? For three hundred pounds sterling a head. Actually, I have you to thank, old boy. Couldn't have done it without you. [to his henchmen and turns to leave] Lock him up with the others.
[His echo is overheard by Tantor]
That sounded like Tarzan. It sounded like... like... like he was in trouble.
That's IT! [grabs Terk with his trunk]
GAWK!
I'VE HAD IT WITH YOU AND YOUR EMOTIONAL… "CONSTIPATION!" TARZAN NEEDS US, AND WE'RE GONNA HELP HIM! YOU GOT THAT?!
Uh-huh!
NOW, PIPE DOWN, AND HANG ON TIGHT! We've got a boat to catch. [plays a "Charge" theme with his trunk, while he and Terk are charging to Tarzan's rescue. They fall into the ocean with a splash] I've never felt so alive!
Good! 'Cause I'm gonna kill ya!
No time for that now, missy!
[Tantor and Terk swim, Clayton and his men in the boat. Inside the boat, Tarzan attacks the wall]
Tarzan, it's no use, don't!
No, I did this. I betrayed my family. Kerchak was right.
[sadly]
Oh, those magnificent creatures, shivering in cages! What is this world coming...
Oh, by jove, don't know my own strength!
You are an animal!
[Tantor fighting the men and trumpeting. Inside the boat, then the crash!]
That sounded just like an elephant.
Tantor! [Tantor trumpets] Thanks, guys!
Ugh!
Sometimes you embarrass me!
[Tarzan jumps overboard] [That night out in the jungle, Kerchak is patrolling around, watching over his family. The moment he looks at Kala, she is feeling mournful, which makes Kerchak feel guilty for Tarzan. Suddenly, a red flare is fired into the heavens as it surprises the gorillas and from the shadows, a bunch of men ambush the gorillas as Kerchak comes to stop them, but the poachers drop the net onto Kerchak as more gorillas go panicking in other directions, however, they are surrounded]
[Meanwhile, Tarzan is making his road back to the jungle] [Back with the gorillas, some gorillas get put into bags while others just get caught into traps] [As for Tarzan, he is drawing closer with the baboons following and alerting the hippos, a rhinoceros and elephants, along with some help from the other animals] [Just as the gorillas getting captured along with Kala in a cage, Kerchak makes an attempting break free through the net as Clayton's men use the whips to trap him in another net]
Ah, I remember you. I think this one would be better off stuffed!
Kerchak You came back!
I came home.
[With that said, Kerchak moves Tarzan out of the road, saving him as he takes down one of Clayton's men] [Just as Terk chases these men into a cage by frightening them by making herself look rabid, one of them aims at her with a spear, but is caught by Tantor's trunk and is ready to fire]
Fire! [as he fires his trunk at the man into the cage where the rest of the men are]
[While Tarzan rescues the rest of the gorillas] [climbs up and points at himself]
You there, take what you can back to the boat.
Dennis Spicer
Aye, aye, sir.
I've got some hunting to do.
Hey!
Manu
[Just then, Jane notices the two carrying with Kala in it off. Then, she swings on the vine and knocks the first one out. As soon as the other one is about to harm Jane, he notices a horde of baboons, led by Manu] [chittering "charge!" as they chase after the man off]
[As Manu chants "hello" at Jane, he kisses her cheek as she chuckles and Manu joins his horde of baboons] [Chuckles]
Don't worry, I'm going to have you out of this in a second. [Tarzan attacking Jones] Right, this should do the trick.
[Then, they've used the crowbar to unlock the cage and free Kala. However, a shot has been fired and it nicks Tarzan straight to his right arm] [Kerchak notices Clayton, but he angered roars and charges at him. But Clayton fires his rifle at Kerchak right at his chest, wounding the gorilla] [As Tarzan comes up to Kerchak, he furiously yells charging at him, not before he avoids his gunshots]
Hiding, are we? Go on!
Clayton, you rat!
[his last words]
I could use a challenge, because after I get rid of you, rounding up your little ape family will be all too easy! [Thunder, Clayton thinking at the jungle forest. Tarzan fighting Clayton and grabs the gun] Go ahead, shoot me. Be a man.
[Gunshot sound, then gun dropping. Tarzan attacks Clayton in the forest]
Clayton! Clayton, don't!
Kerchak [Clayton falls down the forest before his death. Tarzan and Jane thinking, Kerchak is on the verge of death]
Tarzan.
Kerchak, forgive me.
Kerchak No. Forgive me, for not understanding... that you have always been... one of us. Our family will look to you now.
No. Kerchak!
Kerchak [his last words]
Take care of them... [placing his hand on his shoulder] my son. Take care of them. closes his eyes]
[Then, Kerchak's hand slips off Tarzan's shoulder, falls down and lands onto the ground] [With mournful disgrace, Tarzan hugs him like the father he's never had. Then, Terk, the other gorillas, Jane and Professor Porter sadden over Kerchak's demise] [Then with that, Tarzan has eventually decided to stay and lead his family. Then, he roars as all the jungle animals in Tarzan's jungle, including himself bows to them as their king and queen]
