Last Tango in Paris (1972)

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"When you see a love story, it's only a movie. When you feel it with every nerve in your body, it's a masterpiece."

Movie · 1972 · 2h 9m · Released · Drama, Romance

Synopsis

A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.

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Cast

  • Marlon Brando as Paul
  • Maria Schneider as Jeanne
  • Maria Michi as Rosa's Mother
  • Giovanna Galletti as Prostitute
  • Jean-Pierre Léaud as Tom
  • Gitt Magrini as Jeanne's Mother
  • Catherine Allégret as Catherine
  • Luce Marquand as Olympia
  • Marie-Hélène Breillat as Monique
  • Catherine Breillat as Mouchette

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BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a film that explores complex emotions and raw human connection, Last Tango in Paris is worth watching. It’s a drama and romance from 1972 about a recently widowed American who starts an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman. The film stars Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider, whose performances bring a deep intensity to the story. With a runtime of just over two hours, it feels like a slow, immersive experience that pulls you into the characters’ complicated worlds. If you like movies that focus on intimate, sometimes difficult relationships and don’t mind a story that’s a bit challenging, this one fits the bill. It’s a good pick for fans of films like Unfaithful or The Dreamers who appreciate stories about passion and vulnerability.

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