Assassination Tango Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

Assassination Tango

Release Date: Friday, March 28, 2003

Director: Robert Duvall

Starring: Robert Duvall • Ruben Blades • Frankie Gio • Kathy Baker • Luciana Pedraza

R Drama N/A

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Plot

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Plot: John J. (Robert Duvall) is a seasoned hit man sent on a job to Argentina. When the General he's sent to kill delays his return to the country, John passes the time with Manuela (Luciana Pedraza), a beautiful dancer who becomes his teacher and guide into Argentina's sensual world of the tango. Spellbound by the rich and mysterious world Manuela has shown him, his idyll is shattered when the reality of why he's there comes crashing down around him.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Assassination Tango.

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Robert Duvall
Jayne Mansfield's Car, The Pale Blue Eye
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Ruben Blades
Safe House, For Greater Glory
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Frankie Gio
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Kathy Baker
Paterno (TV Movie) , The Age Of Adaline
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Luciana Pedraza

Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Robert Duvall last directed Wild Horses.

Director: Robert Duvall
Screenwriters: —

Studio: United Artists Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production Details

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Dec 2004

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language, some violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Assassination Tango was released in on Friday, March 28, 2003. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Basic, Head of State and The Core.

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Added the soundtrack release date of April 1, 2003

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