Assassination Tango
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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Robert Duvall
John J. Anderson
Known for
The Godfather Part II
Deep Impact
Rubén Blades
Miguel
Known for
Fear the Walking Dead
Predator 2
Kathy Baker
Maggie
Known for
Edward Scissorhands
The Age of Adaline
Luciana Pedraza
Manuela
Known for
Wild Horses
James Keane
Whitey
Known for
Spawn
Apocalypse Now
Natalia Lobo
The Prostitute
Known for
The Man of Your Dreams
Epitaphs
Alejandra Radano
Also in
Schettinimous
Fanny camina
María Nieves Rego
Also in
Carlos Gardel, Historia de un Ídolo
Tango: Our Dance
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Orlando
Known for
The Legend of Zorro
Bad Boys
Frank Gio
Jo Jo
Known for
Married to the Mob
Catchfire
Michael Corrente
Policía
Also in
Shallow Hal
Kingpin
Raúl Outeda
Tony Manas
Robert Duvall Director · Luis Bacalov Composer Félix "Chango" Monti Cinematographer
United States release March 8, 2003 · Produced in United States, Argentina · Languages English, Spanish
Production
United Artists
Production
American Zoetrope
Production
Butcher's Run Films
Production
United States · Argentina
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Spanish
Release dates
Canada · September 11, 2002
Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
United States · March 8, 2003
Limited theatrical · South by Southwest Film Festival
United States
March 28, 2003 · Limited theatrical
Argentina
March 12, 2003 · Limited theatrical · Mar del Plata Film Festival
France
August 18, 2004 · Theatrical
Netherlands
March 8, 2003 · Limited theatrical
March 8, 2003 · Digital
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