Tangos Are for Two
Originally released in 1998. Tangos Are for Two is a drama/music film. directed by Jaime Chávarri.
Starring Darío Grandinetti, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, and Juan Echanove
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 23, 1998
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Director
Top Cast
Darío Grandinetti
as Renzo Franchi/Carlos Gardel
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
as Juanita
Juan Echanove
as Gustavo
Ulises Dumont
as Aníbal
Raúl Brambilla
as Alfredo Le Pera
Carlos Carella
as Cabache
Ramón Rivero
as Dieguito
Pepe Soriano
as Rinaldo Costa
María Fernández Paroni
as Dorita
Chela Ruiz
as Berta Gardés
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Telefe
- Aleph Producciones S.A.
- Rocabruno S.A.
- Aurum Producciones
- Atresmedia
- Lider Films
- Patagonik
- Buena Vista International
- INCAA
- Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tangos Are for Two about?
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 seam...
Who directed Tangos Are for Two?
Tangos Are for Two was directed by Jaime Chávarri.
How long is Tangos Are for Two?
Tangos Are for Two has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Tangos Are for Two released?
Tangos Are for Two was released on January 23, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tangos Are for Two?
The main cast of Tangos Are for Two includes Darío Grandinetti, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Juan Echanove, Ulises Dumont, Raúl Brambilla.