Tango Kabaree (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, Tango Kabaree is a drama and documentary film directed by Pekka Lehto.
What it’s about. A fictitious biography of Aira Samulin, the goddess of dance and importer of all the international dance crazes to Finland for some fifty years. The life story of this extravagant ever-teen, well beyond the usual retirement age, is told inside a fictitious plot about a Master of Ceremonies trying to persuade Aira to stage a show at his cabaret restaurant. Besides Aira Samulin, many other Finnish celebrities appear among the eccentric lineup auditioning for the show, playing more or less their fictionalised selves.
Who’s in it. Tango Kabaree stars Aira Samulin as Herself, Martti Suosalo as Seremoniamestari, Remu Aaltonen as Remu and Iiro Rantala as Räätäli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tango Kabaree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tango Kabaree page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tango Kabaree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tango Kabaree (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tango Kabaree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tango Kabaree worth watching?
- Tango Kabaree holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tango Kabaree?
- Tango Kabaree stars Aira Samulin, Martti Suosalo, Remu Aaltonen, Iiro Rantala and Marja-Sisko Aimonen.