¡Tango! (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film
Released in 1933, ¡Tango! is a drama and music film directed by Luis Moglia Barth, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s 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. 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.
Who’s in it. ¡Tango! stars Libertad Lamarque as Elena, Pepe Arias as Pepe el bonito, Alberto Gómez as Alberto and Tita Merello as Tita, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ¡Tango! page.
If you liked it. Fans of ¡Tango! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch ¡Tango! (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for ¡Tango! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in ¡Tango!?
- ¡Tango! stars Libertad Lamarque, Pepe Arias, Alberto Gómez, Tita Merello and Alberto Gómez.
- When was ¡Tango! released?
- ¡Tango! was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.