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The Tango Player

7.019911h 36mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorRoland Gräf
WriterRoland Gräf

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Cast · Directed by Roland Gräf

MGMichael Gwisdek
Michael Gwisdek
Hans-Peter Dallow
CHCorinna Harfouch
Corinna Harfouch
Elke
HBHermann Beyer
Hermann Beyer
Dr. Berger
PPPeter Prager
Peter Prager
Roessler
PSPeter Sodann
Peter Sodann
Schulze
JSJaecki Schwarz
Jaecki Schwarz
Harry
HBHilmar Baumann
Hilmar Baumann
JB
Jeannine Burch
Therese
MKMichael Kind
Michael Kind
RHReiner Heise
Reiner Heise
Müller
AKAnne Kasprik
Anne Kasprik
Sylvia
HM
Harry Merkel

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The Tango Player — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tango Player?

The Tango Player is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Tango Player on Netflix?

No, The Tango Player is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Tango Player on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Tango Player isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Tango Player for free?

The Tango Player is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.