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Tangos Are for Two (1998): Cast

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Tangos Are for Two is a 1998 music drama directed by Jaime Chávarri, starring Darío Grandinetti as Renzo Franchi/Carlos Gardel, Juan Echanove and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Tangos Are for Two (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Jaime Chávarri
Genres
Music , Drama , Romance
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Telefe
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tangos Are for Two About?

The premise of Tangos Are for Two without spoilers.

She claims she married Renzo Franchi and Gardel, and is called crazy. Juana Romero, a seamstress, leaves boyfriend Gustavo for Renzo, a singer who looks like Gardel. She forces his trio to play Gardel's tangos, so Renzo records a Ford ad. After tour their romance ends; Renzo is asked to impersonate Gardel, while bracelet and legend linger.

Tangos Are for Two Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • trio
  • singer
  • tango
  • argentina
  • tango singer
  • tour
  • seamstress
  • commercial
  • bracelet
  • male female relationship
  • lust
  • passion
+38 more
  • marriage
  • south america
  • buenos aires argentina
  • wedding
  • wedding ring
  • told in flashback
  • tango music
  • tango argentino
  • studio
  • stolen money
  • son
  • song
  • song writer
  • sexual jealousy
  • recording studio
  • radio
  • radio station
  • airplane crash
  • peru
  • pawnshop
  • menage a trois
  • mystery woman
  • mustache
  • movie star
  • mistaken identity
  • lyrics
  • look alike
  • jealousy
  • husband wife relationship
  • hotel
  • hitchhike
  • hand job
  • guitar
  • guitar player
  • friend
  • flashback
  • duet
  • double
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Cast & crew

Tangos Are for Two Cast & Characters

Darío Grandinetti leads the cast as Renzo Franchi/Carlos Gardel, with Juan Echanove as Gustavo and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Juanita. Directed by Jaime Chávarri; 37 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jaime Chávarri

More films directed by Jaime Chávarri: Camarón: When Flamenco Became Legend, El año del diluvio, Kisses for Everyone and The Things of Love: Part 2.

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FAQ

Tangos Are for Two FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tangos Are for Two, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tangos Are for Two?

Tangos Are for Two runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Tangos Are for Two released?

Tangos Are for Two was released on January 23, 1998.

Who directed Tangos Are for Two?

Tangos Are for Two was directed by Jaime Chávarri.

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Who is in the cast of Tangos Are for Two?

Tangos Are for Two stars Darío Grandinetti as Renzo Franchi/Carlos Gardel, Juan Echanove as Gustavo and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Juanita, among 37 credited actors.

Does Tangos Are for Two have a post-credit scene?

No. Tangos Are for Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Tangos Are for Two in?

The original language of Tangos Are for Two is Spanish.

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