The film stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's cousin, Joseph Johnson, as Tarzan, and Brigitte Balleys as Jane. The story follows the journey of Tarzan, a primitive yet sensual character, as he navigates the jungle and encounters Jane, a beautiful and determined woman.

To appreciate the "shame" element, one must revisit Burroughs' original 1912 novel, Tarzan of the Apes . In the source material, Jane Porter is a rational, educated woman from Baltimore. When she first encounters Tarzan, she experiences a cocktail of terror and awe. However, Burroughs sanitizes her desire.

: Portrayed as an "ape man" with an animalistic intensity, Siffredi brings a raw, physical energy to the role that many fans find surprisingly well-cast for the character. Rosa Caracciolo (Jane)

The movie's plot is deceptively simple: Tarzan X, a rugged and virile hero, finds himself entangled in a web of desire and deceit with the beautiful Jane. As their relationship deepens, they must navigate the complexities of their own lust and the societal norms that threaten to tear them apart.

: Joe D'Amato’s choice to intercut intimate scenes with footage of monkeys "watching" from the trees adds a layer of unintentional comedy or "uncanny" energy that has made the film a cult favorite for those who enjoy "cinema vagabundo" (bum cinema). Ultimately, Tarzan-X: Shame of Jane