Fermat's Last Tango (Video 2001)

Fermat's Last Tango was inspired by the achievements of Princeton University Mathematics Professor Andrew Wiles, who in June 1993 presented a proof to the theorem first set forth by French ... See full summary »

Director:

David Stern

Writers:

Joanne Sydney Lessner, Joshua Rosenblum

Stars:

Christianne Tisdale, Gilles Chiasson, Edwardyne Cowan

Cast

Credited cast:
Christianne Tisdale	...	Euclid / Reporter
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gilles Chiasson	...	Carl Friedrich Gauss / Reporter
Edwardyne Cowan	...	Anna Keane
Mitchell Kantor	...	Pythagoras / Reporter
Jonathan Rabb	...	Pierre de Fermat
Chris Thompson	...	Daniel Keane
Carrie Wilshusen	...	Sir Isaac Newton / Reporter

Storyline

Fermat's Last Tango was inspired by the achievements of Princeton University Mathematics Professor Andrew Wiles, who in June 1993 presented a proof to the theorem first set forth by French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in 1637. "Fermat's Last Tango" is a musical fantasia based on the true encounter between mathematician Andrew Wiles and Fermat's last theorem. The music composed by Joshua Rosenblum, the book by his wife Joanne Lessner, and the clever lyrics by the pair provide extraordinary entertainment. The play makes a clear statement about the enduring importance of mathematics and its intellectual impact over the millennia.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 February 2001 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

And I'm not even a math person!

I admit, I laughed when I first heard of this concept-a musical about a THEOREM? About MATH? A MATHEMATICIAN? But when my professor offered extra credit to go watch this movie (recorded from a live performance), I wasn't about to turn it down. As I sit here now, I can't get the songs out of my head! It was clever and catchy, not to mention well-acted...I am most definitely NOT a "math person", but I am also very much a "theatre person"-and this movie definitely appealed to THAT side of my personality. Every one of the actors and actresses captured their roles accurately and enjoyably, and were all a pleasure to watch perform. This musical is loosely based on a true story, which makes it all the more intriguing. I don't know where you can obtain a copy of this film, but if you come across it, give it a shot! I give it a 10!