Last Tango in Paris_
Original: Ultimo tango a Parigi
"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."
A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.
Starring
Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi
Box Office
$36.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Last Tango in Paris earned $36.2M worldwide on a $1.3M budget — a 2,795% return on investment.
Year context
Last Tango in Paris was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Last Tango in Paris is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 9m.
CAST (20)
Marlon Brando
Paul
Maria Schneider
Jeanne
Maria Michi
Rosa's Mother
Giovanna Galletti
Prostitute
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Tom
Gitt Magrini
Jeanne's Mother
Catherine Allégret
Catherine
LM
Luce Marquand
Olympia
Marie-Hélène Breillat
Monique
Catherine Breillat
Mouchette
DD
Dan Diament
TV Sound Engineer
Catherine Sola
Script Girl
Mauro Marchetti
Cameraman
Massimo Girotti
Marcel
PS
Peter Schommer
TV Assistant Cameraman
Veronica Lazăr
Rosa
MQ
Marie-Christine Questerbert
Christine
RM
Ramón Mendizábal
Tango Orchestra Leader
MP
Mimi Pinson
President of Tango Jury
Darling Légitimus
Concierge
BOX OFFICE
$1.3M
Budget
$36.2M
Revenue
+2795%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Les Productions Artistes Associés
PEA
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Last Tango in Paris about?
A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.
How long is Last Tango in Paris?
Last Tango in Paris has a runtime of 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Who stars in Last Tango in Paris?
The cast of Last Tango in Paris includes Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Maria Michi, Giovanna Galletti, Jean-Pierre Léaud.
How much did Last Tango in Paris make at the box office?
Last Tango in Paris earned $36,182,181 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $1,250,000.
What is the rating of Last Tango in Paris?
Last Tango in Paris has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 1,316 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance