¡Tango!
Originally released in 1933. ¡Tango! is a drama/music film. directed by Luis Moglia Barth. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Libertad Lamarque, Pepe Arias, and Tita Merello
Synopsis
¡Tango! follows a formula established by Carlos Gardel with films such as Luces de Buenos Aires (The Lights of Buenos Aires, 1931) in which a melodramatic story is interspersed with tango songs. However, the film had less dialog and more music, making it more like a musical revue. This format would be copied by many subsequent films. The plot is derived from tango songs. Many of these songs tell of the seduction of an innocent slum girl by a rich man who promises her a glamorous life, but who abandons her when her looks fade. The stylized and sentimental plot of ¡Tango! revolves around a young man who is abandoned by his girlfriend for an older rich man and is heartbroken. The film follows his misfortunes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Argentina Sono Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ¡Tango! about?
¡Tango! follows a formula established by Carlos Gardel with films such as Luces de Buenos Aires (The Lights of Buenos Aires, 1931) in which a melodramatic story is interspersed with tango songs. H...
Who directed ¡Tango!?
¡Tango! was directed by Luis Moglia Barth.
How long is ¡Tango!?
¡Tango! has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was ¡Tango! released?
¡Tango! was released on April 26, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in ¡Tango!?
The main cast of ¡Tango! includes Libertad Lamarque, Pepe Arias, Tita Merello, Alberto Gómez, Alicia Vignoli.