Review of Assassination Tango (2003) by Alexandra C — 31 Jan 2009

A very slow and boring movie. I think Robert Duvall made this movie for a free trip to Argentina to Tango.

This review of Assassination Tango (2003) was written by Alexandra C on 31 Jan 2009.

Assassination Tango has generally received mixed reviews.

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