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Tangos Are for Two (1998)

5.619981h 33mES
DramaMusicRomance

Directed by Jaime Chávarri

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

ES

Release

January 23, 1998

Director

Jaime Chávarri

Overview

A woman's voice says she was wife to Renzo Franchi and Carlos Gardel (1890-1935), Argentina's great tango singer. People say she's crazy. Her story unfolds. Buenos Aires, 1933: Juana Romero, a seamstress who lives for the music of Gardel, dumps her boyfriend Gustavo for Renzo, a singer who looks lik...

Cast

Darío Grandinetti

Darío Grandinetti

Renzo Franchi/Carlos Gardel

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Juanita

Juan Echanove

Juan Echanove

Gustavo

Ulises Dumont

Ulises Dumont

Aníbal

Raúl Brambilla

Raúl Brambilla

Alfredo Le Pera

Carlos Carella

Carlos Carella

Cabache

Ramón Rivero

Ramón Rivero

Dieguito

Pepe Soriano

Pepe Soriano

Rinaldo Costa

María Fernández Paroni

María Fernández Paroni

Dorita

Chela Ruiz

Chela Ruiz

Berta Gardés

Mónica Galán

Mónica Galán

La Turca

Nelly Fontán

Nelly Fontán

Doña Martha

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Tangos Are for Two (1998), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A woman's voice says she was wife to Renzo Franchi and Carlos Gardel (1890-1935), Argentina's great tango singer. People say she's crazy. Her story unfolds. Buenos Aires, 1933: Juana Romero, a seamstress who lives for the music of Gardel, dumps her boyfriend Gustavo for Renzo, a singer who looks like Gardel. She insists that his trio performs Gardel's tangos, which leads to Renzo recording a Ford commercial when Gardel himself is overbooked. The trio, with Joanna in tow, goes on an ill-fated tour of points north. The couple breaks up: she goes home and he tries to get to New York. Fate steps in, and once again he's called upon to pose as Gardel. Then, legend and a bracelet take over. Written by

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Tangos Are for Two. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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