Assassination Tango

2003 1h 54m EN

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5.5

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★5.5TMDB · 52

DramaRomanceThriller

Synopsis

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John J. is a seasoned hit man sent on a job to Argentina. When the General he's sent to kill delays his return to the country, John passes the time with Manuela, a beautiful dancer who becomes his teacher and guide into Argentina's sensual world of the tango.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Duvall
John J. Anderson
Rubén Blades
Miguel
Kathy Baker
Maggie
Luciana Pedraza
Manuela
James Keane
Whitey
Natalia Lobo
The Prostitute
Alejandra Radano
María Nieves Rego

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Duvall
Writers: Robert Duvall
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Duvall, shot by Félix "Chango" Monti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Luis Bacalov. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen Mack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Robert Duvall and Rubén Blades and Kathy Baker carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0283897 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Duvall directs. Félix "Chango" Monti behind the camera. Luis Bacalov scores. Stephen Mack cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
3Directed by Robert Duvall, shot by Félix "Chango" Monti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Luis Bacalov. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stephen Mack shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Robert Duvall and Rubén Blades and Kathy Baker carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0283897 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.