Last Tango in Paris
Ultimo tango a Parigi
“When you see a love story, it's only a movie. When you feel it with every nerve in your body, it's a masterpiece.”
Synopsis
A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Paul
Maria Schneider
Jeanne
Maria Michi
Rosa's Mother
Giovanna Galletti
Prostitute
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Tom
Gitt Magrini
Jeanne's Mother
Catherine Allégret
Catherine
Luce Marquand
Olympia
Marie-Hélène Breillat
Monique
Catherine Breillat
Mouchette
Dan Diament
TV Sound Engineer
Catherine Sola
Script Girl
Mauro Marchetti
Cameraman
Massimo Girotti
Marcel
Peter Schommer
TV Assistant Cameraman
Veronica Lazăr
Rosa
Marie-Christine Questerbert
Christine
Ramón Mendizábal
Tango Orchestra Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
Milan
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 2, 1981
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$36.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
28.95x
+$34.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernardo Bertolucci, Franco Arcalli
- Original Score
- Gato Barbieri
- Original Title
- Ultimo tango a Parigi
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $36.2M
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernardo Bertolucci
Bernardo Bertolucci, Franco Arcalli, Agnès Varda
Gato Barbieri
Vittorio Storaro
Roberto Perpignani, Franco Arcalli
Alberto Grimaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
Gitt Magrini
Costume Design
Gato Barbieri
Original Music Composer
Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Bernardo Bertolucci
Director
Bernardo Bertolucci
Screenplay
Maria Paola Maino
Production Design
Franco Arcalli
Screenplay
Franco Arcalli
Editor
Alberto Grimaldi
Producer
Philippe Turlure
Production Design
Albert Rajau
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Tango in Paris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Tango in Paris about?
A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.
Who directed Last Tango in Paris?
Last Tango in Paris was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Who stars in Last Tango in Paris?
The principal cast of Last Tango in Paris includes Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti, Jean-Pierre Léaud.
When was Last Tango in Paris released and how long is it?
Last Tango in Paris was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Last Tango in Paris?
Last Tango in Paris had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $36.2M at the worldwide box office (28.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Last Tango in Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Tango in Paris was composed by Gato Barbieri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Tango in Paris?
Last Tango in Paris holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).