Wild Tango
Seen it?1993 | 125 min | Drama, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A biopic based on the life of one of the pioneer argentine rock stars 'Tanguito'. The movie tells the story of his rise and fall from grace, encompassed in violent times of a military regime.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcelo Piñeyro
- Fernán MirásTanguito
- Cecilia DopazoMariana
- Imanol AriasAngel
- Héctor AlterioLobo
- Leonardo SbaragliaPedro
- Federico D'ElíaWilly
- David MasajnikRuso
- Cristina BanegasMadre de Mariana
- Ernesto AlterioPablo
- Antonio BirabentMauricio 'Moris' Birabent