Taboo 1 1980: Imdb
Taboo 1 (1980) — Overview & chronicle
Taboo 1 (1980) is a British television drama written by Trevor Preston and directed by Douglas Camfield, first broadcast in 1980. The six-part serial follows post-war London gangland and the moral compromises of its characters; it blends crime thriller elements with social realism and strong character study.
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Taboo is slow, sad, and uncomfortable. It is a film that promises sin but delivers melancholy. The IMDb reviews often quote one user who summed it up best: "This isn't porn. It is a tragedy with unsimulated sex." Users vote anonymously: “Would this scene be greenlit
- Cinematography: 7/10
- Acting (Kay Parker): 9/10
- Acting (Supporting): 4/10
- Script: 7/10
- Overall Impact on Genre: 10/10
- Director: Christopher Loomis
- Producer: John "Bud" Cardos
- Screenplay: Christopher Loomis
- Cinematography: László Kovács
- Editing: John C. Jarocki
- Music: Lalo Schifrin
- Release Date: 1980
- Runtime: 92 minutes
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Rating: R (for mature themes, some nudity, and sensuality)