Tango (1993)

Vincent, a stunt pilot, is acquitted of murdering his wife and her lover. However, a few years later, L'Elegant, the Judge in the case, comes to blackmail him. The Judge's nephew, Paul, is ... See full summary »

Director:

Patrice Leconte

Writers:

Patrice Leconte (scenario), Patrick Dewolf (collaboration)

Stars:

Philippe Noiret, Richard Bohringer, Thierry Lhermitte

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Philippe Noiret	...	L'Elégant
Richard Bohringer	...	Vincent Baraduc
Thierry Lhermitte	...	Paul
Miou-Miou	...	Marie (as Miou Miou)
Judith Godrèche	...	Madeleine (as Judith Godreche)
Carole Bouquet	...	Female Guest
Jean Rochefort	...	Bellhop
Michèle Laroque	...	Hélène Baraduc (as Michele Laroque)
Maxime Leroux	...	Mariano Escobar
Jean Benguigui	...	Lefort
Laurent Gamelon	...	Taxi Driver
Ticky Holgado	...	Waiter
Jacques Mathou	...	Truck Driver
Isabelle Wolfe	...	Girl in the Station
Caroline Cler	...	Marie's Mother

Storyline

Vincent, a stunt pilot, is acquitted of murdering his wife and her lover. However, a few years later, L'Elegant, the Judge in the case, comes to blackmail him. The Judge's nephew, Paul, is having trouble with his wife and they demand that Vincent kill her. The Judge, a confirmed bachelor, takes Paul and Vincent on the road to search for Paul's wife Marie. The three men get on well together, and spend their time discussing their relationship with women.

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Plot Keywords:

tango | killing | france | car | airplane | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Augustin (1995)

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Soundtracks

TASSOUMA MOSSO
Music (uncredited, traditional)
Lyrics by Angélique Nachon
Performed by Djaby Key

User Reviews

Miou-Miou is in it, so I thought I'd tune in

... and I'm sorry I did, because this is one of Leconte's weakest efforts. After Ridicule, The Hairdresser's Husband, Monsieur Hire, Intimate Strangers, you expect only the best from Leconte: here though, with a script that plays like it came out of the bottom drawer, you get only a very lame comedy that the three male leads walk through.

I will say that the cameo by Carole Bouquet is nicely set up and provides the only witty moments. She's daring where Lhermitte is timid, wish there had been a lot more like it. Miou-Miou, whose work I have admired in the past, is here stuck with a poor part as Lhermitte's wife. Michele Laroque is voluptuous and vacuous as Bohringer's wife.

Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

April 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

La maté porque era mía

Filming Locations:

Alès, Gard, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinéa, Hachette Première, TF1 Films Production

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1