Assassination Tango

Mar 8, 2003

1h 54m

★ 5.3

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Thriller

Production Companies

United Artists

American Zoetrope

Butcher's Run Films

Assassination Tango Trailers

Cast

John J. Anderson

Robert Duvall

Miguel

Rubén Blades

Maggie

Kathy Baker

Manuela

Luciana Pedraza

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Tony Manas

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