ASSASSINATION TANGO

 

 

Robert Duvall, Ruben Blades, Frankie Gio, Kathy Baker, Luciana Pedraza

MGM/UA; Directed by Robert Duvall

Rated R; 114 minutes; 2002

 

 

John J (Duvall) is a veteran hitman sent to assassinate a General in Argentina.  When he finds that his mission is delayed three months he finds company with Manuela, a beautiful dancer who brings him into the sensual world of tango.  The reality of his situation comes crashing down around him when he realizes he must leave this fantasy, complete his the assassination and return home to his wife and family.

 

 

PROMOTION IDEA:

 

Since John J is a mafia style killer use a “Godfather” type poster to promote this film. 

 

Show this film with Robert Duvall’s other directing/starring film, The Apostle.