Imdb Taboo 1980 Fix ~upd~ Direct

Subject: Status Report on IMDb Entry: Taboo (1980)

Date: October 26, 2023 Topic: Data Accuracy and "Fix" Validation for Title Taboo (1980) imdb taboo 1980 fix

2. Incorrect Release Date

Some regional versions of the page list the film as 1981 or 1982. This is due to staggered distribution rights. For purists, the true release is March 7, 1980. Subject: Status Report on IMDb Entry: Taboo (1980)

2. Create a Wikipedia Companion Page

Wikipedia’s Taboo (1980 film) page is less strict. Fully document the correct details with citations. Wikipedia articles often become the "source of truth" that IMDb editors eventually accept. For release date: Correct it to "March 7, 1980 (USA)"

Step 3: Use the "Edit Page" Functionality

Go to the IMDb page for tt0081595. Scroll to the bottom and click "Edit Page".

• For release date: Correct it to "March 7, 1980 (USA)". Add a note: "Source: The Hollywood Reporter, March 5, 1980, p. 12."
• For runtime: Add two entries: "87 min (theatrical)" and "72 min (VHS)". Mark the theatrical as the primary.
• For cast: Use the "Add New Actor" feature. Do NOT remove existing entries unless you have proof they are wrong. Instead, "correct" ranks and attributes.

Code for a Simple IMDb Search (Python Example):

import requests
def search_imdb(title, year):
    url = f"https://www.omdbapi.com/?t=title&y=year&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY"
    response = requests.get(url)
    data = response.json()
    return data
# Example usage
print(search_imdb("Taboo", 1980))

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with an actual API key from Open Movie Database (OMDb), which can be used to fetch movie details including release year, cast, and crew.