Assassination Tango (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Assassination Tango is a 2003 drama thriller starring Robert Duvall, Luciana Pedraza and Kathy Baker. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Assassination Tango About?
The premise of Assassination Tango without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned assassin, Robert Duvall, travels to Argentina with a dangerous mission: to eliminate a high-ranking official. While waiting for his target, he becomes captivated by the passionate world of tango and falls for its alluring practitioner, Luciana Pedraza. As their connection deepens through sensual dance, the reality of his assignment intrudes, threatening to shatter the intoxicating spell that has enveloped him.
Assassination Tango Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- salsa music
- gringo
- weight room
- murder contract
- contract killer
- hair stylist
- horseback riding
- roller rink
- funeral march
- south america
- boxing ring
- bouquet of flowers
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- reference to mickey mantle
- swing dancing
- surrogate father
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- sister sister relationship
- prostitute
- performance artist
- mother daughter relationship
- montevideo uruguay
- male female relationship
- interrogation
- ice skating
- hair salon
- father daughter relationship
- deception
- conspiracy
- brooklyn new york city
- beauty parlor
- assassination
- buenos aires argentina
- dance instructor
- dance club
Assassination Tango Cast
Robert Duvall leads the cast, with Luciana Pedraza and Kathy Baker.
Assassination Tango Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Assassination Tango 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 48% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 33%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
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TMDB 52% User score
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Assassination Tango Plot Summary
What happens in Assassination Tango from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John J. is a seasoned hitman from New York City who finds himself on the brink of retirement. He shares a loving relationship with his girlfriend, played by Kathy Baker, who has a young daughter that he cherishes deeply. As someone living a double life, he keeps his criminal activities hidden from his family.
One fateful night, John’s life takes a dark turn when he commits murder in a nightclub, stabbing a man in line, and remarkably manages to escape without a trace. Shortly after, he meets with his boss to discuss a new contract that takes him all the way to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Full summary
The whole story of Assassination Tango, scene by scene
Assassination Tango Box Office
Assassination Tango grossed $1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1M
- US & Canada
- $1M
Assassination Tango Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Assassination Tango.
How Well Do You Know Assassination Tango?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Assassination Tango
35 cars on screen, including the 1972 Fiat 128 and the 1993 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1998 Ford Escort MkVI Minor role -
1995 Kia Credos Minor role
Assassination Tango Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Убийственное танго” and “Killing Moves”.
- Also known as
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- Убийственное танго
- Killing Moves
- טנגו התנקשות
- Bérgyilkos tangó
- Убийствено танго
- O Tango e o Assassino
- Tango su žudiku
- 어쎄신 탱고
- Вбивче танго
- 杀手探戈
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Two to Tango, The Tango Lesson and Tango & Cash.
Assassination Tango FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Assassination Tango, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Assassination Tango?
Assassination Tango runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Assassination Tango released?
Assassination Tango was released on March 28, 2003.
Who is in the cast of Assassination Tango?
Assassination Tango stars Robert Duvall, Luciana Pedraza and Kathy Baker, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Assassination Tango make at the box office?
Assassination Tango grossed $1 million worldwide.
How is Assassination Tango rated?
Assassination Tango has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Assassination Tango have a post-credit scene?
No. Assassination Tango has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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