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.

Robert Duvall
as John J. Anderson

Rubén Blades
as Miguel

Kathy Baker
as Maggie

Luciana Pedraza
as Manuela

James Keane
as Whitey

Natalia Lobo
as The Prostitute

Alejandra Radano
as

María Nieves Rego
as

Julio Oscar Mechoso
as Orlando

Frank Gio
as Jo Jo