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6.5 / 10(2,236 votes)IMDbR19891h 44m$63.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Tango & Cash

“Two of L.A.'s top rival cops are going to have to work together… Even if it kills them.”

Synopsis

Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income they have caused him, plots an elaborate revenge against them.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Trailer 1Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 22, 1989

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 19, 1998

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.15x ROI)

Production Budget

$55M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$63.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.15x

+$8.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $55MWorldwide: $63.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andrei Konchalovsky
Screenplay & Story
Randy Feldman
Original Score
Harold Faltermeyer
Original Title
Tango & Cash
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$55M
Worldwide Gross
$63.4M
Production Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andrei Konchalovsky

Screenplay & Story

Randy Feldman

Original Score & Music

Harold Faltermeyer

Director of Photography

Donald E. Thorin, Julio Macat

Film Editing

Hubert de La Bouillerie, Robert A. Ferretti

Producers

Peter MacDonald, Peter Guber, Jon Peters, Christine Forsyth-Peters

Department Leadership Roster

Andrei Konchalovsky

Andrei Konchalovsky

Director

Harold Faltermeyer

Harold Faltermeyer

Original Music Composer

Donald E. Thorin

Donald E. Thorin

Director of Photography

Hubert de La Bouillerie

Editor

Robert A. Ferretti

Robert A. Ferretti

Editor

Peter Guber

Peter Guber

Producer

Jon Peters

Jon Peters

Producer

J. Michael Riva

Production Design

Bernie Pollack

Costume Design

M. James Arnett

Stunt Coordinator

Michael L. Fink

Michael L. Fink

Visual Effects Supervisor

Christine Forsyth-Peters

Producer

Randy Feldman

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tango & Cash

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tango & Cash about?

Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income they have caused him, plots an elaborate revenge against them.

Who directed Tango & Cash?

Tango & Cash was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.

Who stars in Tango & Cash?

The principal cast of Tango & Cash includes Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher, Jack Palance, Brion James.

When was Tango & Cash released and how long is it?

Tango & Cash was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Tango & Cash?

Tango & Cash had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $63.4M at the worldwide box office (1.15 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Tango & Cash?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Tango & Cash was composed by Harold Faltermeyer.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tango & Cash?

Tango & Cash holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).