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Assassination Tango
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Assassination Tango

2003-03-08 · 114 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Romance · Thriller

John J. 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, a beautiful dancer who becomes his teacher and guide into Argentina's sensual world of the tango.

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Directors
Robert Duvall
Production companies
United Artists, American Zoetrope, Butcher's Run Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert DuvallRobert DuvallJohn J. Anderson
Rubén BladesRubén BladesMiguel
Kathy BakerKathy BakerMaggie
Luciana PedrazaLuciana PedrazaManuela
James KeaneJames KeaneWhitey
Natalia LoboThe Prostitute
Alejandra Radano
María Nieves Rego
Julio Oscar MechosoJulio Oscar MechosoOrlando
Frank GioFrank GioJo Jo
Michael CorrenteMichael CorrentePolicía
Raúl OutedaTony Manas
Géraldine RojasPirucha
Elvio NessierGeneral Humberto Rojas
Gregory Dayton
Gustavo Pastorini
Elisa Oshiro
Jorge VarasJorge Varas
Jorge NoyaJorge Noya
Guillermina QuirogaBailarina

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