Tabu (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, Tabu is a notable film directed by Júlio Bressane, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. The fictional encounter in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (in the 30s) between popular songwriter Lamartine Babo and inconoclast poet and playwright Oswald de Andrade.
Who’s in it. Tabu stars Caetano Veloso as Lamartine Babo, Colé Santana as Oswald de Andrade, José Lewgoy as João do Rio and Norma Bengell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Tabu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tabu page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tabu (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tabu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tabu worth watching?
- Tabu holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tabu?
- Tabu stars Caetano Veloso, Colé Santana, José Lewgoy, Norma Bengell and Sandro Solviatti.
- When was Tabu released?
- Tabu was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.