American Taboo
1983, English. Directed by Steve Lustgarten.
Paul, a shy photographer of 30 years, avoids relationships in favor of the safety landscape photography. He is drawn into intimacy by a teenage youth who moves in next door and insinuates herself into his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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American Taboo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 16 April 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nicole Harrison, Jay Horenstein, Steve Lustgarten
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American Taboo runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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American Taboo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Taboo?
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Who directed American Taboo?
American Taboo (1983) was directed by Steve Lustgarten and stars Jay Horenstein, Nicole Harrison, Hester Schell.