American Taboo (1983)
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.
- Date of release
- 1983-04-16
- TMDB
- 4.2 / 10 (14)
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Steve Lustgarten
Casting
- Jay Horenstein — Paul Wunderlich
- Nicole Harrison — Lisa
- Hester Schell — Betsy
- Walter Shane — The Couple
Interesting facts
American Taboo is a 1983 American independent drama film directed by Steve Lustgarten. Its plot follows a thirty-something year old photographer who begins an illicit romance with a teenage girl. It won the 1983 Academy Award for Best Student Film for Lustgarten, a film student at Portland State University.
Production
The film was shot on location in Portland, Oregon on a budget of $20,000. The feature was a student film by Steve Lustgarten, a film student at Portland State University.
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