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Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

When you see a love story, it's only a movie. When you feel it with every nerve in your body, it's a masterpiece.

19726.92h 9m

Overview

A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.

Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
Written by Bernardo Bertolucci, Franco Arcalli, Jean-Louis Trintignant
Produced by Alberto Grimaldi
Box OfficeBudget: $1.3MRevenue: $36.2M

Top Cast

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Paul

Maria Schneider

Maria Schneider

Jeanne

Maria Michi

Maria Michi

Rosa's Mother

Giovanna Galletti

Giovanna Galletti

Prostitute

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Tom

Gitt Magrini

Gitt Magrini

Jeanne's Mother

Catherine Allégret

Catherine Allégret

Catherine

L

Luce Marquand

Olympia

Marie-Hélène Breillat

Marie-Hélène Breillat

Monique

Catherine Breillat

Catherine Breillat

Mouchette

Themes & Keywords

paris, francebusinessmanlovetragedyrelationshipextramarital affairparisianclandestine

About Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris is a drama, romance film released in 1972 exploring themes of paris, france, businessman, love, tragedy, relationship, extramarital affair. Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, it stars Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi. A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.

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