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The Tango Player

A bitter East German odyssey during the '68 Prague Spring

7.0(1)19911h 36m
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Where to watch The Tango Player in Germany

The Tango Player is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, Sooner, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 7 June 2026.

About The Tango Player

The Tango Player is a 1991 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Roland Gräf, starring Michael Gwisdek, Corinna Harfouch and Hermann Beyer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tango Player in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tango Player in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Tango Player on Amazon Prime Video, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, Sooner, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Tango Player on Netflix?+

The Tango Player is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, Sooner, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ARD Plus Amazon channel and Magenta TV+.

How long is The Tango Player?+

The Tango Player has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in The Tango Player?+

The Tango Player stars Michael Gwisdek, Corinna Harfouch, Hermann Beyer, Peter Prager and Peter Sodann.

When did The Tango Player come out?+

The Tango Player is a 1991 movie directed by Roland Gräf.

What genre is The Tango Player?+

The Tango Player is Drama film.

Who directed The Tango Player?+

The Tango Player was directed by Roland Gräf.

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