Tango
Synopsis
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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Philippe Noiret
L'Elégant
Richard Bohringer
Vincent Baraduc
Thierry Lhermitte
Paul
Carole Bouquet
Female Guest
Jean Rochefort
Bellhop
Miou-Miou
Marie
Judith Godrèche
Madeleine
Michèle Laroque
Hélène Baraduc
Maxime Leroux
Mariano Escobar
Jean Benguigui
Lefort
Ticky Holgado
Waiter
Sandra Majani
Waitress
Matthew Ford
Boy in the station (uncredited)
Laurent Gamelon
Taxi Driver
Élodie Bouchez
Girl in Aeroplane
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrice Leconte
- Original Score
- Angélique Nachon, Jean-Claude Nachon
- Original Title
- Tango
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Cinéa, Hachette Première, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrice Leconte
Patrice Leconte, Patrick Dewolf
Angélique Nachon, Jean-Claude Nachon
Eduardo Serra
Geneviève Winding
Philippe Carcassonne, René Cleitman
Department Leadership Roster
Patrice Leconte
Director
Ivan Maussion
Production Design
Cécile Magnan
Costume Design
Geneviève Winding
Editor
Angélique Nachon
Original Music Composer
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Jean-Claude Nachon
Original Music Composer
Patrice Leconte
Screenplay
Patrick Dewolf
Writer
Philippe Carcassonne
Producer
René Cleitman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tango
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What is Tango about?
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.
Who directed Tango?
Tango was directed by Patrice Leconte.
Who stars in Tango?
The principal cast of Tango includes Philippe Noiret, Richard Bohringer, Thierry Lhermitte, Carole Bouquet, Jean Rochefort.
When was Tango released and how long is it?
Tango was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Tango?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tango was composed by Angélique Nachon, Jean-Claude Nachon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tango?
Tango holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).