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Oscar winner Robert Duvall writes, directs and stars in this "fascinating" tale of dancing, deception...and deadly passion on the sizzling streets of Argentina. Starring Reuben Blades, Kathy Baker and Luciana Pedraza, Assassination Tango is "part gritty crime thriller, part dance-driven romance, part evocative character study" (The Hollywood Reporter). Veteran hit man John J. (Duvall) has just received the toughest assignment of his career: Travel to Buenos Aires, take down a corrupt general and be back in America in less than three days. But when the hit is unexpectedly delayed, John finds himself prowling the city's intoxicating tango clubs - only to be seduced by a sultry dancer (Pedraza), tempted by the tango...and betrayed by a lethal conspiracy.
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Assassination Tango (2003)
114 min
John J. is a seasoned hit man sent on a job to Argentina. When the General he's sent to kill delays his return to the country, John passes the time with Manuela, a beautiful dancer who becomes his teacher and guide into Argentina's sensual world of the tango.