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Last Tango in Paris (1972)

“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.”

6.9/10 · 1,378 votes 2h 9m nc-17 RomanceDrama

#16 of 22 films from 1972 #633 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci · Written by Bernardo Bertolucci, Franco Arcalli

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Overview

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

Cast

Marlon Brandoas Paul
Maria Schneideras Jeanne
Catherine Breillatas Mouchette
Veronica Lazăras Rosa
Jean-Pierre Léaudas Tom
Gitt Magrinias Jeanne's Mother
Marie-Hélène Breillatas Monique
Maria Michias Rosa's Mother
Giovanna Gallettias Prostitute
Catherine Allégretas Catherine
Luce Marquandas Olympia
Dan Diamentas TV Sound Engineer
Massimo Girottias Marcel
Catherine Solaas Script Girl

Facts

Release dateDecember 15, 1972
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) — longer as the 1972 average of 110 min
GenresRomance, Drama
Original titleUltimo tango a Parigi
LanguageIT
Budget$1,250,000
Box office$36,182,181 (28.9× budget)
IMDbtt0070849

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Questions

How long is Last Tango in Paris?
Last Tango in Paris runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is Last Tango in Paris worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,378 votes, which places it #16 of 22 films released in 1972 in this index (top 32%) and #633 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Last Tango in Paris?
Last Tango in Paris was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 1900 (1976), The Last Emperor (1987), The Conformist (1971).
Who stars in Last Tango in Paris?
Marlon Brando as Paul; Maria Schneider as Jeanne; Catherine Breillat as Mouchette; Veronica Lazăr as Rosa; Jean-Pierre Léaud as Tom; Gitt Magrini as Jeanne's Mother.
What is Last Tango in Paris rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Last Tango in Paris?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/70400.

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