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Assassination Tango (2002)
5.8
Ratings: 5.8/10 from 1,990 users
Metascore:
51/100
Reviews: 58 user | 42 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com 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... See full summary » Director:Robert DuvallWriter:Robert Duvall |
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Miguel
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| Kathy Baker | ... |
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Manuela
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Whitey
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Frank Gio | ... |
Frankie
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Katherine Micheaux Miller | ... |
Jenny
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Jo Jo
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Raúl Outeda | ... |
Tony Manas
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Géraldine Rojas | ... |
Pirucha
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Stella
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Richard Marquez | ... |
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Storyline
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. Spellbound by the rich and mysterious world Manuela has shown him, his idyll is shattered when the reality of why he's there comes crashing down around him. Written by Press kit
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(Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
Bérgyilkos tangó See more »Filming Locations:
Buenos Aires, Federal District, ArgentinaBox Office
Opening Weekend:
$64,474 (USA) (30 March 2003) (7 Screens)Gross:
$970,185 (USA) (29 June 2003)Company Credits
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Trivia
This movie is Robert Duvall's tribute to tango, which is why he filmed it in Buenos Aires using many real tango dancers and authentic tango locations. Some of the tango celebrity faces you can spot include: Geraldine Rojas and Javiar Rodriguez (Pirucha - sister of Manuela and her first partner), Pablo Veron (Pirucha's final parter in the closing credits), Jorge Dispari and La Turca, Orlanda Paiva, Maria Nieves, Armando Orzuza, Carlos Copello, Alicia Monti, Los Hermanos Macana (two men performing a dance). The club with the checkerboard floor is Club Sin Rumbo, in the outskirt of the city, but a famous barrio for producing excellent tango dancers. See more »
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