Naked Tango
“Sex, tango, romance and passion in the year's steamiest film.”
Synopsis
When a young European woman assumes a false identity in 1920s Argentina, she gets more than she bargained for.
Top Cast
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Vincent D'Onofrio
Cholo
Mathilda May
Alba / Stephanie
Fernando Rey
Judge Torres
Tony Payne
Waiter
Henry W. Holmes Jr.
Passenger
Esai Morales
Zico Borenstein
Josh Mostel
Bertoni the Jeweler
Sergio Lerer
Fake Rabbi
Anthony Pratt
Ship's Captain
Dodi Scheuer
Immigration Officer
Cipe Lincovsky
Mama
Patricio Bisso
Gaston the Hairdresser
Constance McCashin
Flora
Marcos Woinsky
Big Thug
Rubén Szuchmacher
Small Thug
Vando Villamil
Policeman
Néstor Zacco
Policeman
Javier Portales
Police Chief
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonard Schrader
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Schrader
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Naked Tango
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Japan, Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Jade M Films, Praesens-Film, Gotan, Sugarloaf Films Inc., Grupo Baires, Towa., New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonard Schrader
Leonard Schrader
Thomas Newman
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Debra McDermott
Fernando Gelbard, Jane Holzer, David Weisman, Henry W. Holmes Jr., Gustavo Caraballo
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Schrader
Director
Anthony Pratt
Production Design
David Weisman
Producer
Debra McDermott
Editor
Marisa Urruti
Costume Design
Patricio Bisso
Costume Design
Beatriz De Benedetto
Costume Design
Leonard Schrader
Writer
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Director of Photography
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naked Tango
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Naked Tango about?
When a young European woman assumes a false identity in 1920s Argentina, she gets more than she bargained for.
Who directed Naked Tango?
Naked Tango was directed by Leonard Schrader.
Who stars in Naked Tango?
The principal cast of Naked Tango includes Vincent D'Onofrio, Mathilda May, Fernando Rey, Tony Payne, Henry W. Holmes Jr..
When was Naked Tango released and how long is it?
Naked Tango was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Naked Tango?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Naked Tango was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Naked Tango?
Naked Tango holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).