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
(known for his prolific work in exploitation and adult cinema).
provide a mix of nostalgic appreciation and critiques of the film's campy dialogue. Retrospective articles like those on
Despite its low-budget nature, the film is often praised for its high production values relative to other adult films of the era, largely due to its authentic Kenyan backdrops and D'Amato's background in cinematography. Critical View:
The film famously uses the original 1932 Tarzan yell and frequently intercuts sex scenes with footage of monkeys watching the actors from the trees. For more context on this film's legacy and cast: Cast & Crew Key Contributors The Movie Database (TMDB)
Stars Rocco Siffredi as the "Ape Man" (the name Tarzan is never actually spoken in the film) and Rosa Caracciolo as Jane. Controversy:
