description Last Tango in Paris Overview
Last Tango in Paris (1972) depicts a grieving American expatriate’s exploration of intimacy through a series of encounters with a young woman in Paris. Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, and Jean-Pierre Léaud star in the drama which centers on an anonymous sexual relationship. The film was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
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info Last Tango in Paris Specifications
| Country | Italy |
| Year | 1972 |
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Who directed the 1972 film 'Last Tango in Paris'?
The highly controversial romantic drama was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. The 1972 film explores intense psychological themes through the anonymous encounters of an American widower in Paris.
Where do the two main characters meet in 'Last Tango in Paris'?
The grieving American expatriate and the young French woman meet by chance while viewing a vacant apartment for rent in Paris. They agree to return to the empty apartment regularly for anonymous, intimate encounters without exchanging names.
Who plays the young female lead opposite Marlon Brando in 'Last Tango in Paris'?
The young Parisian woman is played by actress Maria Schneider. Her character, Jeanne, is also engaged to a young film director named Tom, who is played by Jean-Pierre Léaud in the film.
What instrument is Marlon Brando's character associated with in the film?
Brando's character is introduced as an aging hotel owner who mournfully plays a saxophone. His intense grief over his wife's suicide drives the dark, erratic behavior displayed throughout the movie.
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