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Assassination Tango

Seen it?

2003 | 114 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for music lovers and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 43K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Duvall

  • Robert DuvallJohn J. Anderson
  • Rubén BladesMiguel
  • Kathy BakerMaggie
  • Luciana PedrazaManuela
  • James KeaneWhitey
  • Natalia LoboThe Prostitute
  • Alejandra Radano
  • María Nieves Rego
  • Julio Oscar MechosoOrlando
  • Frank GioJo Jo