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Tango & Cash (1989)

โ€œTwo of L.A.'s top rival cops are going to have to work togetherโ€ฆ Even if it kills them.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 2,225 votes 1h 44m r ActionComedyThrillerDramaCrime

#49 of 70 films from 1989 #1172 of 2168 in action

Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky ยท Written by Randy Feldman

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Overview

Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income they have caused him, plots an elaborate revenge against them.

Cast

Sylvester Stalloneas Raymond 'Ray' Tango
Kurt Russellas Gabriel 'Gabe' Cash
Teri Hatcheras Katherine 'Kiki' Tango
Jack Palanceas Yves Perret
Brion Jamesas Requin
James Hongas Quan
Marc Alaimoas Lopez
Philip Tanas Chinese Gunman
Michael J. Pollardas Owen
Robert Z'Daras Face
Lewis Arquetteas Wyler
Edward Bunkeras Capt. Holmes
Leslie Morrisas Hendricks
Roy Brocksmithas Fed. Agent Davis

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 1989
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Thriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$63,408,614 (1.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0098439

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Questions

How long is Tango & Cash?
Tango & Cash runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Tango & Cash worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 2,225 votes, which places it #49 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 31%) and #1172 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Tango & Cash?
Tango & Cash was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Runaway Train (1985).
Who stars in Tango & Cash?
Sylvester Stallone as Raymond 'Ray' Tango; Kurt Russell as Gabriel 'Gabe' Cash; Teri Hatcher as Katherine 'Kiki' Tango; Jack Palance as Yves Perret; Brion James as Requin; James Hong as Quan.
What is Tango & Cash rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tango & Cash?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35708.

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