The Last Tango
"The dance of her life, he dances with death"
Originally released in 2013. The Last Tango is a drama film. directed by Deon Meyer.
Starring Louw Venter, Antoinette Louw, and Stian Bam
Synopsis
The story revolves around a 34-year old, workaholic detective who is burnt out, having immersed himself in an investigation involving the ruthless murder of nine girls. He managed to capture the killer, but his emotions get the better of him, possibly jeopardising the trial. His boss sends him away to cool down, and he ends up in a small town in the middle of the Karoo. Here, he meets a passionate and beautiful woman who is dying of cancer. His only goal is to fight boredom until he is allowed to resume his detective duties, while her dying wish is to dance one last tango before her life is over. He reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile the murderer wakes from his sedation and puts his plan for revenge into motion
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 5, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
South Africa
Production
Director
Top Cast
Louw Venter
as Hercules de Wet
Antoinette Louw
as Ella Winter
Stian Bam
as Basson
Marius Weyers
as Capt Mauritz Duvenhage
Rob van Vuuren
as Kevin King
Heino Schmitt
as Sgt Dave Malan
Loukmaan Adams
as Sgt Basie Beyers
Ilse Oppelt
as Col Magda Hoffman
Stephanie Badenhorst
as Dr Brink
Gerhard Odendaal
as Klein Willem Post
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Tango about?
The story revolves around a 34-year old, workaholic detective who is burnt out, having immersed himself in an investigation involving the ruthless murder of nine girls. He managed to capture the ki...
Who directed The Last Tango?
The Last Tango was directed by Deon Meyer.
How long is The Last Tango?
The Last Tango has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Last Tango released?
The Last Tango was released on July 5, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Tango?
The main cast of The Last Tango includes Louw Venter, Antoinette Louw, Stian Bam, Marius Weyers, Rob van Vuuren.