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describe it as surprisingly romantic or "elegant" compared to standard pornography. Unique Elements:
Tarzan-X: Shame of Jane is a 1995 Italian adult film that gained notoriety as a pornographic parody of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic jungle character. Directed by Joe D’Amato (Aristide Massaccesi), the film is notable for being shot on location in Kenya and for starring the real-life married couple Rocco Siffredi Rosa Caracciolo Production & Background Joe D'Amato -FULL- TarzanX - Shame of Jane
provide a mix of nostalgic appreciation and critiques of the film's campy dialogue. Retrospective articles like those on describe it as surprisingly romantic or "elegant" compared
Stars Rocco Siffredi as the "Ape Man" (the name Tarzan is never actually spoken in the film) and Rosa Caracciolo as Jane. Controversy: Retrospective articles like those on Stars Rocco Siffredi
analyze the film's place within the context of the Hays Code and adult film history. Cultural Impact
The estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs reportedly attempted to sue over the use of the character, but the lawsuit ultimately failed.