The Tango Player (1991)

A bitter East German odyssey during the '68 Prague Spring

The Tango Player (1991) poster

Winter 1968. Historian Dr. Dallow is released from prison. He is still trying to cope with and understand why he was put behind bars for 21 months for defamation of the state. His supposed "crime:" for five minutes he accompanied a cabaret chanson on the piano. The film shows what "ordinary socialism" was like, letting the audience feel the threat under which the people in the GDR had to live over many years.

Director: Roland Gräf
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Peter Ziesche
Editing: Monika Schindler
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Roland Gräf
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tango Player about?
Winter 1968. Historian Dr. Dallow is released from prison. He is still trying to cope with and understand why he was put behind bars for 21 months for defamation of the state. His supposed "crime:" for five minutes he accompanied a cabaret chanson on the piano. The film shows what "ordinary socialism" was like, letting the audience feel the threat under which the people in the GDR had to live over many years.
Who directed The Tango Player?
The Tango Player was directed by Roland Gräf.
Who stars in The Tango Player?
The Tango Player stars Michael Gwisdek, Corinna Harfouch, Hermann Beyer, Peter Prager, Peter Sodann, Jaecki Schwarz.
How long is The Tango Player?
The Tango Player has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Tango Player?
The Tango Player is a Drama film.
Where was The Tango Player produced?
The Tango Player was produced in East Germany.