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Last Tango in Paris

1972
Romance
Drama
2h 9m
A young Parisian woman begins a sordid affair with a middled-aged American businessman whom lays out ground rules that their clandestine relationship will be based only on sex. (imdb)
Directed by:
Bernardo Bertolucci Bernardo Bertolucci
Written by:
Bernardo Bertolucci Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring:
Marlon Brando Marlon Brando Massimo Girotti Massimo Girotti Jean-Pierre Léaud Jean-Pierre Léaud Maria Schneider Maria Schneider Veronica Lazar Veronica Lazar Maria Michi Giovanna Galletti Gitt Magrini Catherine Allégret
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Genres:
Romance, Drama
AKA:
Ultimo tango a Parigi
Countries:
France, Italy
Languages:
English, French
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Last Tango in Paris

1972
Romance
Drama
2h 9m
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cussotcussot
Rated 03 Aug 2008
94
94th
Think of Brando's character as the voracious, anarchic sexuality the bride must acquaint herself with before she can marry. She learns well from Priapus, then destroys him. Ritualistic and primitive, this film packs a wallop like a Grimms fairy tale.
Rated 03 Aug 2008
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 02 Apr 2012
85
86th
BUTTER! GET THE BUTTER! Brando knocks it out of the park while knocking it into this lady for 2 emotionless hours.
Rated 02 Apr 2012
spanksSpanks
Rated 09 Aug 2011
80
82nd
One of Brando's most underrated and riveting performances. "I'm gonna get a pig and I'm gonna have the pig fuck you. I want the pig to vomit in your face and I want you to swallow the vomit. Yeah! I want the pig to die while you're fucking him. Then you'll have to go around behind him. I want you to smell the dying farts of the pig. Are you gonna do all that for me?" ..For you, Mr. Brando, yes. Yes I would.
Rated 09 Aug 2011
joojooJooJoo
Rated 17 Jul 2009
3
31st
The kind of convoluted mess that coined the term 'arthouse trash'. Brando acting his ass off is not fooling me into thinking this is any better.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
eveeluneveelun
Rated 28 Nov 2007
57
17th
I can see why this film is lauded for its frank and daring depiction sexuality and human psychology, but honestly I just found it creepy and hollow.
Rated 28 Nov 2007
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 18 Aug 2008
94
89th
In depicting the rough, fiercely impersonal sexual relationship between Brando's broken widower and Schneider's Parisian inquisitive free spirit escaping the definitions other impose on her, Bertolucci is unsparing even as he constructs the film like a particularly heady dream. The uncompromising nature of the film can make for some discomfort in the viewing, but the richness of the emotions onscreen are what really lends the film its potency.
Rated 18 Aug 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 03 Jun 2010
76
47th
Brando plays a creepy asshole to the hilt and the contrast between glimpses of his fragility and the rest of his character is interesting, though underdeveloped. Some of the visuals are very nice, but not up to what I expected from Bertolucci and the content seemed rather hollow to me. I just have no point of reference to care about the themes in the film, so I was mostly entertained by its daring nature but not moved in any way.
Rated 03 Jun 2010
waddayanutswaddayanuts
Rated 20 Nov 2010
88
96th
You could remove everything but Marlon Brando, and I reckon it would still be a great film. But that would actually be a shame, for as much as Brando tops every other performance he did, Maria Schneider is just as essential here. Magic is created between them. Their relationship seems effortlessly profound and is entertainingly dramatic. Bertolucci deserves some mentioning too. Some of the best dialogue ever and it's all directed with a rare blend of spontanity, honesty and slight surrealism.
Rated 20 Nov 2010
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 13 Feb 2014
4
34th
A 20 year old Jeanne, with unthinking indifference, lets a 50 year old Paul masturbate with her body. Jeanne wants real feeling, something she doesn't get from her insipid boyfriend. Paul, a rapist and asshole, wants to bury his hurt in Jeanne's body because his wife killed herself and his life is empty. The result is a mess of a movie that shows a more obvious thematic interest in a mostly clothed Paul than a completely naked Jeanne. Brando is good, but I'm not convinced this is a good movie.
Rated 13 Feb 2014
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 30 Nov 2007
93
98th
Reviewing: Magnificently acted part of Marlon Brando was well portrait of a mourning husband and an agony of his lost love. Young Maria Schneider was really young during shooting, but she managed the opponent, target of Marlon's pain nicely. I always disliked the funny part of Jean-Pierre Léaud, but the director was right: his part was necessary to light the atmosphere of otherwise dark story.
Rated 30 Nov 2007
kavuKavu
Rated 20 Oct 2008
65
39th
Uncompromising, deep, well acted, but ultimately boring and indifferent.
Rated 20 Oct 2008
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 23 Apr 2007
90
95th
Mesmerizing journey into human nature and the deepest places in mind. The cinematography is amazing, and the atmosphere created is one of constant death and pain mood.
Rated 23 Apr 2007
laura2812Laura2812
Rated 24 Aug 2009
70
29th
It all rang false and meaningless for me until the last fifteen minutes or so. Redeemed only by Brando and the fascinating tragedy of the ending.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
farzanFarzan
Rated 21 Jan 2008
91
90th
A maginificent performance by Brando, but in this film, I truly despised his character. The atmosphere is of constant sadness and depression, and is extremely well presented. And the Characterization is brilliant, but be warned, if your used to the usual old school Brando, this film might completely change your views on him. He is not only terrifying, but he makes me think if these kind of people live among us.
Rated 21 Jan 2008
stainStain
Rated 02 Jun 2007
80
68th
Strange and intriguing film that's one of the few "romances" that really goes into how WEIRD a lot of romantic/sexual affairs are. No wonder it has such a big following
Rated 02 Jun 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 21 Aug 2007
89
93rd
Excellent movie, however the controversial subject matter might and probably will put some people off.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
gerudogerudo
Rated 30 Jan 2009
9
92nd
It's like a heavy therapy session in handy film format; I felt immediately worse off after watching but still feel better off for watching it.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 03 Mar 2007
4
70th
Still has the power to shock 36 years later. While the graphic sexuality is occasionally vulgar to the point of being repulsive, the sex usually doesn't overwhelm the film's emotions, and it's totally uncompromising. Brando offers some of his absolute best work here; one scene in particular is perhaps the single finest bit of acting I've ever seen.
Rated 03 Mar 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 14 Feb 2009
8
82nd
Brando gives a great performance and elevates this film to being great single-handedly. Has some wonderful photography and nice tracking shots. Also, gotta love those 70's bushes ;)
Rated 14 Feb 2009
shewasSheWas
Rated 14 Jul 2014
75
79th
two-fingers-up-the-chute
Rated 14 Jul 2014
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 13 Jan 2009
75
71st
It is a film which brings a great sensitivity, in addition to the glorious performance of Marlon Brando.
Rated 13 Jan 2009
oretyo_rety
Rated 30 Aug 2012
5
0th
Dehumanizing experience I wish I hadn't wasted my time for. There isn't even a pretense of a story, and all it has to say is a stinking chockful of leftist crap nihilism.
Rated 30 Aug 2012
rufamRufam
Rated 05 Sep 2011
75
72nd
"Ultimo tango a Parigi" is an imperfect but occasionally sweeping erotic fantasy, uncompromisingly utilizing sex scenes to shake and challenge. Bertolucci's direction is brilliant, the cinematography is striking and the two protagonists are great -especially Brando. However, the opaqueness can be distracting and there are dull parts in the middle. Still, the final 20' are glorious. Godard's influence is apparent, although I think this surpasses "À bout de souffle".
Rated 05 Sep 2011
susie_mauvesusie-mauve
Rated 15 Jul 2012
88
75th
Daring and enticing. Manages to avoid the normal traps of being romantic and soapy. Or should i say... buttery?
Rated 15 Jul 2012
neonmanNeonman
Rated 11 Sep 2013
52
8th
A mix of good and bad. The good: a handful of well-written/performed scenes, its portrayal of romance gone bad, sexy talk by Brando, Maria Schneider's bush. The bad: wonky story progression, dialogue too quiet, seems only engaging to anyone as unlikeable as the characters.
Rated 11 Sep 2013
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 06 May 2020
60
10th
Viewed May 5, 2020. Ponderous and ugly. Nevertheless, Brando's improvised dialogue about a dead rat must be heard to be believed.
Rated 06 May 2020
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 19 Jan 2019
69
73rd
I doubt anyone is shocked that Brando can excel at being a creepy dickhead. The draw here is the realistic approach to the sexuality, and masturbating to it.
Rated 19 Jan 2019
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
89
82nd
# 217
Rated 01 Mar 2008
shalevshalev
Rated 10 Dec 2017
79
44th
Some of the photography was really great, but overall it was quite boring. A waste of Brando's talent.
Rated 10 Dec 2017
jpotiijpotII
Rated 20 Jul 2019
98
99th
Escorpião
Rated 20 Jul 2019
robertaRoberta
Rated 02 Sep 2010
79
72nd
Brando was one of the best actors indeed. Such a temper and so much vulnerability.
Rated 02 Sep 2010
zarkonZarkon
Rated 25 Aug 2013
75
36th
The last fifteen minutes, from Paul and Jeanne reuniting under the bridge to the final scene in Jeanne's apartment, is absolutely incredible. Brando's creepiness and Barbieri's score are realized to their full potential. Until then, though, things are rather slow and plodding.
Rated 25 Aug 2013
toddsaltertoddsalter
Rated 23 Jul 2019
87
41st
This movie had some thought-provoking concepts but just didn't move me. And I can't see how Brando's character could exist in real life.
Rated 23 Jul 2019
dmarquesdmarques
Rated 07 Nov 2010
83
75th
Middle aged Brando sex scenes *shiver*, still a pretty good look into a purely sexual relationship, with fantastic performances.
Rated 07 Nov 2010
yiannosYiannos
Rated 09 Jul 2017
75
84th
A seldom mentioned virtue of L.T.I.P is a quality that's almost entirely absent from the current cultural landscape: genuine eroticism. Not just in terms of nudity, but as a persistent feature of sexual relations that's both desirable and problematic. Schneider oozes sensuality, an alluring mix of innocence and maturity; it's a brave performance that acquits itself adequately against Brando's tortured leonine presence, which is a hard act to match. It's a flawed film, but it's still intense.
Rated 09 Jul 2017
jampetoskijampetoski
Rated 10 Sep 2010
98
98th
best love story ever.
Rated 10 Sep 2010
yeldakyeldak
Rated 07 Oct 2014
50
0th
I think it is primitive too. The characters roles were meaningless. Ive didn't enjoy during watching this movie.
Rated 07 Oct 2014
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
89
78th
222
Rated 19 Dec 2008
florvdeFlorVdE
Rated 06 Jun 2010
1
17th
Brando makes a valiant effort to disguise a superficial script. The movie almost connects in the final third, but doesn't pay-off on its protracted build-up.
Rated 06 Jun 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
87th
Score based on distant memory.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
orionzuluOrionZulu
Rated 30 Nov 2008
85
69th
Moody, atmospheric, but this would be little more than a masturbatory "exercice de style" in film making if it weren't for Brando, who holds it all together. For that matter, the whole subplot involving Jean-Pierre Léaud is just ludicrous and reeks of Nouvelle-Vagueish nonsense. Even the sex stuff seems dated and gratuitous now, but in all his other scenes Brando makes it all fall into place somehow.
Rated 30 Nov 2008
whatshisfaceWhatsHisFace
Rated 26 Apr 2012
100
99th
I think this might be my favourite film of all times! It is an amazing film, which makes me cry every time, like the first time I've seen it. Marlon Brando is amazing in this film. Seriously, is there anything he can't do?!
Rated 26 Apr 2012
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 03 Mar 2010
75
83rd
Marlon Brando's soul-baring performance is astonishing. It's like butter.
Rated 03 Mar 2010
muteashesMuteAshes
Rated 20 Sep 2013
78
67th
I can imagine that Bertolucci might be addicted to his mental masturbation by manipulating his camera and actors, yet this tension made this movie a piece of artwork. Good rhythm and interesting transition of the story. I guess the female's image was nearly ideal for him, which is blatantly from a macho's perspective. Nevertheless, Schneider's acting is still convincing and natural. The bits about her finance and Brando's death especially enriched the colour.
Rated 20 Sep 2013
apm2091apm2091
Rated 04 May 2012
75
64th
Utterly depressing and heartbreaking. Brando becomes increasingly difficult to like or empathize with by the film's end. Albeit, an uncompromisingly realistic view on a strictly sex-based relationship that shows the ugly side of life hollywood often times embellishes.
Rated 04 May 2012
mvpamvpa
Rated 18 Jun 2008
70
33rd
This film is horrible, it made me feel really bad. I think there would be an illness through this relationship
Rated 18 Jun 2008
st_bernaSt. Berna
Rated 21 May 2011
90
91st
bir film ki; 2011'e kadar önyargılı bir şekilde hep erteledigim, ve fakat izleyince tahmin etmediğim şekilde hislendigim, iclendigim, film bittiginde agzimda biraktigi tadi sevdigim.
Rated 21 May 2011
martrynmartryn
Rated 06 Jun 2013
81
79th
Marlon Brando is fantastic. I jerked off to Maria Schneider growing up. Having recently rewatched it, holy fuck, how did I miss how explicit some of the scenes were? DAMN.
Rated 06 Jun 2013
prowlerprowler
Rated 29 Sep 2013
70
68th
an image of the dirt and magic of free human spirit that's as much a product of its time and culture as a timeless reminder of our potential
Rated 29 Sep 2013
glm01glm01
Rated 29 Oct 2013
76
53rd
75.500
Rated 29 Oct 2013
tathieltathiel
Rated 13 Mar 2010
30
3rd
Just not my cup of tea.
Rated 13 Mar 2010
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 26 Jul 2013
53
39th
Its lack of interest in emotions opens space for Bertolucci to craft a really hip and dirty-talked sex tale through the lives of a couple of bland characters. There is a such a showy sense of placing the camera and moving it back and forth while picturing conversations and confessions, that it eventually looks stylish only in the surface, good in its first hour and again when there is finally truth, tango, a gunshot and the girl feeling free after killing a total stranger she used to fuck with.
Rated 26 Jul 2013
mrarnmrarn
Rated 13 Jun 2020
25
3rd
plodding and tiresome
Rated 13 Jun 2020
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 31 Jul 2013
10
2nd
bos ev, cinsellik, karisi intehar eden adam, film cekmeye calisan sevgili, genc kiz, orta yasli adam, asiri müstehcen, cinsel sapkinlik
Rated 31 Jul 2013
dlchobbesdlchobbes
Rated 01 Jan 2011
50
16th
Dated
Rated 01 Jan 2011
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 22 Apr 2011
86
66th
A great film. Wonderful cinematography, good soundtrack, great directing, and, most of all, great acting. Brando gives an incredible performance, probably one of the best in his career. I can see this as a very polarizing film, and it does suffer a bit when Brando is not on screen, but it is fearless and unique. One film I will not forget anytime soon.
Rated 22 Apr 2011
n1k0o8N1k0o8
Rated 27 Jan 2022
74
70th
Marlon Brando, Marlon Brando, Marlon Brando, oh a rape scene ! Marlon Brando, Marlon Brando...
Rated 27 Jan 2022
yukikoYukiko
Rated 27 Jan 2009
75
13th
Very good photography bravo for Victorio Storaro, but disappointed plot
Rated 27 Jan 2009
chemical404chemical404
Rated 24 Jun 2011
62
64th
One of the films I have a hard time understanding and thus, evaluating. Betolucci's world seems cold and cynical. Sexuality seems overtly violent and negative. Of course, there is no denying that Brando's acting is great, or that Bertolucci is an artist. I feel that I will have to revisit this film some time in the future, and that seeing it once isn't enough to understand what it is saying.
Rated 24 Jun 2011
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 16 Aug 2012
45
41st
I just didn't care much about the people, the dialogue and that awful loud violin music, blasting its way through my speakers
Rated 16 Aug 2012
boyd_crowderBoyd Crowder
Rated 09 Jan 2015
84
78th
the last fifteen, twenty minutes are breathtaking.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 16 Nov 2009
96
96th
Incredibly moving filmmaking. Bertolucci is at the absolute top of his game. Storaro continues to prove to me that he may in fact be the greatest cinematographer to ever live. However, the one true reason to see this film is Marlon fucking Brando. One of the greatest actors who ever lives gives the absolute best performance of his career. The scene by his wife's body is like a dream. He's too good to be true.
Rated 16 Nov 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
62nd
Classic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
grimsoothgrimsooth
Rated 12 Jun 2011
57
52nd
This is a movie about two different people at different places in their lives. One is a young girl who hasn't fully experienced love and the other is a middle aged man whose wife has recently killed herself. As one might expect their relationship is painful and broken, but heartfelt between them. As an art film, this is wholey watchable, but as a piece of modern entertainment in 2011 it is lacking.
Rated 12 Jun 2011
glmglm
Rated 26 Oct 2011
76
57th
76.250
Rated 26 Oct 2011
caimancaiman
Rated 06 Nov 2011
70
37th
Visually amazing, and Brando is phenomenal. But I never felt a connection to the themes. Maybe a second viewing will help it all click better.
Rated 06 Nov 2011
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 30 Mar 2009
92
98th
Great Movie
Rated 30 Mar 2009
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 31 Oct 2009
68
70th
One of Bertolucci's nicer efforts, in some ways reminded me of Godard's early stuff. Examines a playful and somewhat abusive relationship with a focus on sex that was considered daring for its time. Strong, compelling performance from Marlon Brando and lots of nudity from Maria Schneider. Not great though.
Rated 31 Oct 2009
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 26 Jul 2010
83
82nd
Might do very nicely on an evening of dinner, a movie and some light BDSM. Bertolucci's usual hackery only shines through here in the presence of the annoying Léaud (who was always more of an avatar for his directors than an actor, anyway). All the scenes with Brando are pure cinematic black magic, though. The butter scene is often mentioned, but my preference veers to his coffin-side meltdown and his two-fingers-up-the-chute rant on porcine roman showers. A dark delight.
Rated 26 Jul 2010
genevajoygenevajoy
Rated 18 Mar 2012
20
6th
What a steaming pile of garbage! The camerawork is fantastic, but the plot, acting, premise, and believability is deplorable.
Rated 18 Mar 2012
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 13 Jan 2010
88
76th
250
Rated 13 Jan 2010
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 21 Mar 2011
70
69th
Brando's performance is one for the ages, and the narrative is cleverly constructed with the two main stories intertwining into one in the end, but I'm really getting tired of Bertolucci's insisting use of sex as a catalyst for everything - good or bad. Jean Pierre Leaud's performance is really uplifting.
Rated 21 Mar 2011
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 26 Nov 2022
72
48th
Psychologically complicated, artsy, thoughtful romantic drama with Brando and Schneider both playing interesting characters, Brando is incredible. French New Wave icon Jean-Pierre Leaud also appears, playing yet another character that annoys me. Some great use of the camera and a lot of depth, though it never really quite comes together as much as it feels like it should. Still, a good and interesting film. Not quite sure why it got the NC-17 rating rather than R. The score is very effective.
Rated 26 Nov 2022
knuthknuth
Rated 23 Nov 2014
75
64th
This film bulks with metaphorical sense. In particular, I loved the documentary-making-boyfriend-scenes. The performances of Brando and Arcalli were evident to me.
Rated 23 Nov 2014
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
87
74th
#254
Rated 30 Nov 2011
grouchoGroucho
Rated 31 May 2011
35
77th
"Took the world by storm with its strategy of sexual frankness and a towering performance by Marlon Brando."
Rated 31 May 2011

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