Alternative Title(s)

"L'Ultimo Tango a Parigi", "Le Dernier Tango a Paris"

Directed By

Bernardo Bertolucci

Producer(s)

United Artists.

Cast

Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Jean-Pierre Leaud, Maria Michi, Massimo Girotti, Catherine Allegret

About the Film

Brando plays a middle-aged American who meets a French girl and tries to forget his wife's suicide with a short, extremely steamy affair. Bertolucci proves to be a master; Brando gives one of his best performances. Very controversial when made, still quite explicit. Visually stunning. The X-rated version, at 130 minutes, is also available.