The Tango Player
Der Tangospieler
“A bitter East German odyssey during the '68 Prague Spring”
Synopsis
Winter 1968. Historian Dr. Dallow is released from prison. He is still trying to cope with and understand why he was put behind bars for 21 months for defamation of the state. His supposed "crime:" for five minutes he accompanied a cabaret chanson on the piano. The film shows what "ordinary socialism" was like, letting the audience feel the threat under which the people in the GDR had to live over many years.
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Der Tangospieler - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-19
Top Cast
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Michael Gwisdek
Hans-Peter Dallow
Corinna Harfouch
Elke
Hermann Beyer
Dr. Berger
Peter Prager
Roessler
Peter Sodann
Schulze
Jaecki Schwarz
Harry
Hilmar Baumann
Jeannine Burch
Therese
Michael Kind
Reiner Heise
Müller
Anne Kasprik
Sylvia
Harry Merkel
Gunter Schoß
Kiewer
Christine Harbort
Barbara
Ruth Glöss
Jürgen Zartmann
Marylu Poolman
Katrin Klein
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Gräf
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Gräf
- Original Title
- Der Tangospieler
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Gräf
Roland Gräf, Christoph Hein
Peter Ziesche
Monika Schindler
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Ziesche
Director of Photography
Roland Gräf
Director
Roland Gräf
Screenplay
Alfred Hirschmeier
Production Design
Monika Schindler
Editor
Christiane Dorst
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tango Player
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What is The Tango Player about?
Winter 1968. Historian Dr. Dallow is released from prison. He is still trying to cope with and understand why he was put behind bars for 21 months for defamation of the state. His supposed "crime:" for five minutes he accompanied a cabaret chanson on the piano. The film shows what "ordinary socialism" was like, letting the audience feel the threat under which the people in the GDR had to live over many years.
Who directed The Tango Player?
The Tango Player was directed by Roland Gräf.
Who stars in The Tango Player?
The principal cast of The Tango Player includes Michael Gwisdek, Corinna Harfouch, Hermann Beyer, Peter Prager, Peter Sodann.
When was The Tango Player released and how long is it?
The Tango Player was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is The Tango Player based on a book or true story?
The Tango Player is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christoph Hein".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tango Player?
The Tango Player holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).