Don’t let the language be a taboo. Turn on the Italian subtitles, listen to the English grunts, and realize you are watching the most underrated anti-hero of the last decade.
Blu-ray releases from labels like Arrow Video and Raro Video often include the original ITA audio and optional Sub ENG as special features, restored from original negatives.
The Italian dialogue was sparse, mumbled, and heavily accented. It wasn't the theatrical Italian of the cinema; it was raw, dialect-heavy, and uncomfortable. Marco hit pause on the first line of text.
The film is noted for having a structured script and professional cinematography, frequently utilizing 1980s San Francisco as a backdrop.
Taboo (2017) is a gritty, atmospheric British historical drama television series created by Steven Knight, Tom Hardy, and his father, Chips Hardy. Heavily praised for its production value and visceral tone, the series is a masterclass in dark, slow-burn storytelling centered around complex power dynamics and personal vengeance. 🎭 Overview Tom Hardy as James Keziah Delaney. Setting: Grimy, dark Regency London in 1814.