1985

1h 59m

6.8(16 votes)

Music

Drama

Overview

Some Argentinians, exiled in Paris, decide to put on a tango-ballet, dedicated to Carlos Gardel, a legendary Argentinian tango star.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

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Marie Laforêt

Mariana

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Philippe Léotard

Pierre

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Miguel Ángel Solá

Juan Dos

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Georges Wilson

Jean-Marie

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Marina Vlady

Florence

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Ana María Picchio

Ana

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Gabriela Toscano

Maria / Les jeunes danseurs

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Nora Codina

Danseurs Solistes

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Lautaro Murúa

Gerardo

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