The film stars real-life married couple Rocco Siffredi as the "Ape Man" (Tarzan) and Rosa Caracciolo as Jane.

While fundamentally an adult film, Tarzan-X is often cited by film historians and critics on platforms like IMDb and Letterboxd for the genuine chemistry between Siffredi and Caracciolo. Reviewers frequently highlight the "sparkling chemistry" and the film's attempt to weave a narrative involving class conflict and the contrast between animal magnetism and aristocratic manners.

The film achieved additional fame when the estate of Edgar Rice Burroughs attempted to sue the production for copyright infringement; however, the lawsuit ultimately failed. The Meaning of "High Quality Patched"