The film is an erotic retelling of the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs tale. It follows Jane, who discovers a feral "Ape Man" in the jungle. The narrative involves Jane teaching Tarzan about human interaction and eventually bringing him back to Britain, leading to "culture shock" scenarios.
The estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs (the creator of Tarzan) notoriously attempted to sue the filmmakers for copyright infringement and unauthorized use of the character.
For fans of cult cinema and 90s nostalgia, the film is a reminder of how pop culture icons can be reinterpreted across every possible medium, no matter how "wild" the results may be. Tarzan.x.shame.of.jane.1995.engl WORK
The narrative is a classic Tarzan story, filtered through an adult lens. Jane (Rosa Caracciolo) is a sophisticated socialite on an expedition in Africa, searching for a hidden tribe and the legendary "ape-man." She gets lost in the jungle and faints, only to wake up and find the wild man looming over her. This "Ape-man" is John (Rocco Siffredi), an aristocrat's son who has been lost in the jungle since childhood and raised by apes.
and romantic chemistry between the two characters as Jane introduces Tarzan to elements of "civilization" (such as shaving) before they eventually decide to leave the jungle. Critical Reception The film is an erotic retelling of the
What follows is a passionate jungle romance. Jane teaches the innocent Tarzan about the "games of love," and they begin a torrid affair. Eventually, she brings him back to her estate in England, where the uncivilized Tarzan is bewildered by high society. The "shame" of the title is somewhat ambiguous, but one Letterboxd reviewer notes that it could refer to the fact that this "sophisticated socialite sure has a questionable grasp on basic anatomy," hilariously observing during her first encounter with Tarzan that "the only difference between men and women are men's inferior boobs".
in other markets. It was one of many adult films produced by D'Amato during the mid-1990s as he transitioned fully into the adult industry. Joe D'Amato films The estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs (the creator
The Tarzan franchise continues to evolve, with new adaptations and reinterpretations being produced. Future projects could benefit from a more nuanced and complex portrayal of Jane, exploring the intricacies of her character and the societal context in which she exists.
Portraying Jane, Caracciolo delivered a performance that anchored the film's romantic and narrative elements. Siffredi and Caracciolo met during this era and subsequently married, making their on-screen chemistry a focal point of contemporary reviews. Legal Controversy