¡Tango!
Synopsis
¡Tango! follows a formula established by Carlos Gardel with films such as Luces de Buenos Aires (The Lights of Buenos Aires, 1931) in which a melodramatic story is interspersed with tango songs. However, the film had less dialog and more music, making it more like a musical revue. This format would be copied by many subsequent films. The plot is derived from tango songs. Many of these songs tell of the seduction of an innocent slum girl by a rich man who promises her a glamorous life, but who abandons her when her looks fade. The stylized and sentimental plot of ¡Tango! revolves around a young man who is abandoned by his girlfriend for an older rich man and is heartbroken. The film follows his misfortunes.
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Libertad Lamarque
Elena
Pepe Arias
Pepe el bonito
Tita Merello
Tita
Alberto Gómez
Alberto
Alicia Vignoli
Alicia
Luis Sandrini
Berretín
Meneca Taihiada
Mecha
Juan Sarcione
Malandra
Azucena Maizani
Herself
Mercedes Simone
Herself
El Cachafaz
Juan de Dios Filiberto
Meneca Tailhade
Mecha
Isabel San Miguel
Luis Visca
Edgardo Donato
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Moglia Barth
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Moglia Barth, Carlos de la Púa
- Original Score
- Freddy Scorticati, Juan Sarcione, Roberto Firpo, Rodolfo Sciammarella, Juan de Dios Filiberto, Azucena Maizani, Manuel Romero, Sebastián Piana, Homero Manzi
- Original Title
- ¡Tango!
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Argentina Sono Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Moglia Barth
Luis Moglia Barth, Carlos de la Púa
Freddy Scorticati, Juan Sarcione, Roberto Firpo, Rodolfo Sciammarella, Juan de Dios Filiberto, Azucena Maizani, Manuel Romero, Sebastián Piana, Homero Manzi
Alberto Etchebehere
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Moglia Barth
Director
Luis Moglia Barth
Writer
Carlos de la Púa
Writer
Alberto Etchebehere
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About ¡Tango!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is ¡Tango! about?
¡Tango! follows a formula established by Carlos Gardel with films such as Luces de Buenos Aires (The Lights of Buenos Aires, 1931) in which a melodramatic story is interspersed with tango songs. However, the film had less dialog and more music, making it more like a musical revue. This format would be copied by many subsequent films. The plot is derived from tango songs. Many of these songs tell of the seduction of an innocent slum girl by a rich man who promises her a glamorous life, but who abandons her when her looks fade. The stylized and sentimental plot of ¡Tango! revolves around a young man who is abandoned by his girlfriend for an older rich man and is heartbroken. The film follows his misfortunes.
Who directed ¡Tango!?
¡Tango! was directed by Luis Moglia Barth.
Who stars in ¡Tango!?
The principal cast of ¡Tango! includes Libertad Lamarque, Pepe Arias, Tita Merello, Alberto Gómez, Alicia Vignoli.
When was ¡Tango! released and how long is it?
¡Tango! was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for ¡Tango!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for ¡Tango! was composed by Freddy Scorticati, Juan Sarcione, Roberto Firpo, Rodolfo Sciammarella, Juan de Dios Filiberto, Azucena Maizani, Manuel Romero, Sebastián Piana, Homero Manzi.