Tangos, the Exile of Gardel

Some Argentinians, exiled in Paris, decide to put on a tango-ballet, dedicated to Carlos Gardel, a legendary Argentinian tango star.

Cast

Marie Laforêt

as Mariana

Philippe Léotard

as Pierre

Miguel Ángel Solá

as Juan Dos

Georges Wilson

as Jean-Marie

Marina Vlady

as Florence

Ana María Picchio

as Ana

Gabriela Toscano

as Maria / Les jeunes danseurs

Nora Codina

as Danseurs Solistes

Lautaro Murúa

as Gerardo

Reviews

arankwende

Very nice and interesting movie, it mixes tango with the nostalgic feeling endured by those who are living in exile. A must see....

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