who is highly educated and well mannered, yet is beset in a cesspool of crime and depravity, Tango yearns for a better society yet will not rest on his laurels of law and order. "Gabriel 'Gabe' Cash" portrayed by the immaculate Kurt Russell, is the antipodean of Stallone's level headed Tango. Cash is pugnacious, assertive, and zealous yet his diligence to enforce law and order at all cost define this tortured soul. Although this crass inner city detective has a disheveled appearance and tough exterior he is simply trying to hide his true feelings and desires for true love in an otherwise barbaric society. The story begins as these two rival officers are competing for the title of LA's best cop. Although their methods and approaches differ, their goals are the same; to imprison Yves Perret a diabolical drug lord who catches wind of the duos escapades. With his Criminal Empire in danger of being toppled, Perret masterfully played by Jack Pallance, enacts his plan to destroy the two. In an act of carnal malevolence he frames them for the murder of an undercover FBI agent. Perret's corruption and debauchery know no bounds, as he weaves a duplicitous web of conspiracy the likes of which have not been seen since the Warren Commission. Evidence is tampered, so-called experts bribed, and in an attempt to save their lives, Tango and Cash agree to a plea bargain, under the guise that they will be sent to a Minimum Security prison, not amongst the general population. Perret then has them sent to a Maximum Security faculty amongst inmates that have been jailed by the two supercops, in an attempt to have them assassinated. Tango and Cash must then set aside their petty differences and discover the true meaning of friendship to escape the prison to clear their once proud names, and stop Perret once and for all, in a conclusion that will rattle even the sternest of men. The chemistry between Stallone and Russell is reminiscent of Redford and Newman, if not greater, with snide remarks being made by both parties. The action, adventure, and violence are non-stop, yet the humanity of the characters is prevalent throughout the film, adding a much needed dimension to an otherwise cliché and tired genre. Tango is not just a mindless cop, he is multidimensional protagonist, who hearkens to the days of Bogart and Cary Grant. Cash desires the admiration of a women to complete himself, which he finds in Catherine "kiki" Tango, he is not simply a generic action hero who shoots guns and makes wise ass remarks, Cash has a quintessence and Russell pours his soul into the character. All in all this film is the crowning achievement of Stallone and Russell and the Hollywood film industry. It is a cut of history, when master Artisans the like of Russell and Stallone are brought together at their peak with visionaries leading them to produce what is their destiny……..FUBAR!!!!!!!!!

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capturing criminals which angers crime lord Yves Perret Jack Palance who frames Tango and Cash for the murder of a fellow cop. Now,Tango and Cash have to team up together and clear their names with thrilling and funny results.By the late 1980s and early 1990s,Action-Comedies and Buddy Cop Movies were becoming popular sub genres with Action fans thanks to the Box Office successes of Action classics such as 48 Hrs 1982,The film that started it all ,Beverly Hills Cop 1984 and Lethal Weapon 1 1987 and 2 1989 and then after the releases of those films came Tango & Cash in 1989,an entertaining,Action packed and hilarious Action-Comedy that was the only film where Sylvester Stallone Rambo series and Kurt Russell Escape From New York teamed up and while Tango & Cash doesn't match the greatness of the other films I mentioned above it's a solid and underrated Buddy Cop/Action-Comedy and one of the better Action films of the late 80s and early 90s. For 104 minutes,Tango & Cash is a wonderful movie that while not very groundbreaking or revolutionary gives viewers an Action film that keeps you glued to the screen with solid entertainment and a good time with Action,thrills and laughter and is one of those films when you're watching television and they're is nothing on you watch Tango & Cash,a movie that is not a bad way to kill time. One of the things that I like about Tango & Cash is that it's an Action film that defines an era of Action films in 1980s and early 90s with elements like a the buddy cop duo,an over the top villain,big Action gunfights and explosions embellishing every Action trademark in the book and never taking itself seriously. The Action scenes in T&C are amazing and explosive with each Action scene being loud and fast never slowing down or taking a break with non-stop intensity and wild energy that Action movies of the 1980s and 90s were known for and you can tell that every cent went into making every Action sequence work. The Comedy and laughs in the film are fantastic whether it's the back and forth banter between Tango and Cash or the interactions they have with other characters and some of the dialog and situations that happen in the movie are so over the top and silly that will make you laugh until you have tears rolling down your eyes. Tango & Cash combines Action and Comedy with great perfection and The characters Tango and Cash are a great duo that you will love and are very much in the wonderful tradition of Lethal Weapon's Riggs and Murtaugh and 48 Hrs' Jack Cates and Reggie Hammond the two don't have much in common in terms of personalities and styles Tango dresses in suits like a banker where as Cash is more rugged dressing in t-shirt and jeans but as the film goes on the two begin to like each other and start to work together. The scenes Tango and Cash have together are hilarious and fun with both characters spouting off great one-liners and dialog that is sarcastic and memorable. Tango and Cash are one of the reasons if not the main reason the movie works. The ending of Tango & Cash is amazing and filled with great Action and explosive thrills and will make you smile and cheer at the screen. A brilliant conclusion.The whole cast is great. Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell are excellent,hilarious ans at their best as Tango and Cash,with Stallone and Russell having great chemistry and wonderful scenes together. Teri Hatcher is wonderful and sexy as Katherine 'Kiki' Tango,a dancer and Tango's sister. Jack Palance is terrific and memorable as Yves Perret,a crime lord that doesn't like Tango and Cash. Brion James is outstanding as Reguin,Perret's right hand man. James Hong and Marc Alaimo are great as Quan and Lopez,associates of Perret. Geoffrey Lewis is fantastic as Captain Schroeder,Tango's commanding officer. Michael J. Pollard is funny and memorable as Owen,a friend of Tango's. Robert D'Zar is menacing as Face,a criminal Tango busted. Lewis Arquette Wyler ,Eddie Bunker Captain Holmes ,Clint Howard Slinky ,Roy Brocksmith Fed. Agent Davis and Phillip Tan Chinese Gunman give good performances as well.The direction by Andrey Konchalovskiy and Albert Magnoli is fantastic and stylish,with Konchalovskiy and Magnoli keeping the film going at a great pace while doing wonderful jobs with the Action scenes. Fine direction,Konchalovskiy and Magnoli.The score by Harold Faltermeyer is great,intense and memorable matching the energy and pace of the movie. Fine score,Faltermeyer There is also a song during the end credits by Bad English Best Of What I got Great song. In final word,if you love Action-Comedies,Buddy Cop Movies,Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell,I highly suggest you see Tango & Cash,a terrific,entertaining,Action-packed and hilarious Buddy Cop/Action-Comedy that is Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell at their best. Highly Recommended. 9.5/10.

a good chemistry, and that more than carries the film. However, this film has the added benefit of cheese.Why are cheesy films looked down upon? Sure, in real life criminal masterminds can't lease/buy a former military base. Of course they never have a mechanized infantry. Surely even if they did, two men with a fully armed SUV wouldn't be able to conquer such a criminal empire.I suppose I should have labeled that a spoiler, but is it? Is there any doubt how a movie like this is going to end? No, and that's the beauty of it.If you like cheese, you will LOVE this film. If you don't like cheese, then you should probably watch your copy of "Titanic" for the 100th time.

Robert Z'Dar, Lewis Arquette, Edward Bunker, Michael Jeter, Clint Howard, Elizabeth Sung, Roy Brocksmith, Billy Blanks, Richard L. Duran, Saveli Kramarov, Geoffrey Lewis, Salvador Espinoza, Andre Rosey Brown, and Phil Rubenstein! The acting like I said is good. There is a bit of comedy here as well that is funny. The movie's action is top notch! There are some really explosive action scenes, and story is good and its always interesting in My opinion. The music by Harold Faltermeyer was good and fit the film nicely. The direction by Andrei Konchalovsky and Albert Magnoli is decent. Tango & Cash is a fine cop movie to watch and if you like Stallone, Russell, Palance, Hatcher, and any of the actors mentioned above then I strongly recommend you watch this movie!Movie Nuttball's NOTE:The following is something I noticed that some viewers may not know! Isn't it strange that Kurt Russell and James Hong are together again in a movie? Before they were battling it out in Big Trouble in Little China! Brion James and Saveli Kramarov is in this film together and they were also in Armed and Dangerous. Same thing with Roy Brocksmith and Marc Alaimo because they were in Total Recall. Its just something interesting I noticed!

90s in the same movie. I recommend this movie, you should have it in your archive.

rigged one elaborate plan for their disgrace and downfall and death.As much as Stallone and Russell are enjoying spoofing their own action images, this film is absolutely stolen by Jack Palance. With tongue firmly in cheeking and hands twirling some imaginary mustache ends in the best Snidely Whiplash tradition, Palance is having a ball with his part.Of course even when they're in the worst of trouble there's still that oneupsmanship that Russell and Stallone can't shake. And when Russell shows an interest in Teri Hatcher whom he later finds out is Stallone's sister, things could really have gotten interesting if it weren't for the joint problems they both were having.When you watch this film, do not for one instant take it seriously and I guarantee a real hoot.

he is one of two LA cops, the other being Ray Tango who are successfully chipping away at infamous crime lord Yves Perret's empire,Gabriel Cash is attacked by a would be assassin,who shots Cash in the chest.Surviving the attempted assassination,thanks to wearing a hidden bullet vest,Gabriel grabs the surprised would-be assassin,and begins to unleash his own brand of negotiations. Giving in to Cash's negotiating skills,the assassin gives him Yves's current location.As Gabriel rushes to the hideout,Ray receives details from a fellow officer that Perret's latest shipment of drugs will be reaching a hide out later tonight.Entering Yves den,Tango is left shaken,when he stumbles upon Gabriel searching around for Perrret.Following Gabriel,Tango enters a room which contains a dead man,who has a microphone taped to his chest.As they both attempt to get to grips with what they have just walked into,a gang of police officers rush into the room,and arrest Tango & Cash for murder.Relising that they have been set up from the start,Tango and Cash begin to plan their most ambitious tango yet.View on the film:Despite the behind the scenes work being an absolute nightmare,which went from crew members, including future director Barry Sonnenfeld being given the sack,to Stuart Baird being rushed in as an "emergantcy" editor by the studio,the screenplay by Randy Feldman surprisingly zaps along at a lightning-fast pace.Opening with a delightfully bonkers action scene,Feldman creates a live action cartoon atmosphere by making all of the characters overly exaggerated, with Yves Perret's being as closed to an end of level boss from an 80s console game as it possible to get which along with giving the dialogue a real bounce,also leads to Cash & Tango's increasingly dangerous situations being given a real flight of fantasy about them.Not receiving the most cheerful welcoming from Hollywood, he got booted and replaced with director Albert Magnoli for the last stages of filming director Andrey Konchalovskiy shows a real zest for the movie's off-beat cartoon feel,with Konchalovskiy making each of the films action scenes explosive by using an eye-catching,stylised slow motion rain effect,and also giving the film a charmingly "sun-kissed" appearance.Delivering each of Randy Feldman's lines with a clear joy,Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone each give excellent performances,with both actors smartly staying away from showing signs of being "in" on their animated world,which happily allows the cartoon side of the movie to fully come alive,as Tango & Cash go from playing the stock market in prison,to having "intimate" moments with each other,which lead to this being a tango that you wont want to get out of.

brakes and causing the drivers through the window. Tango remarks, wittingly, "nice of you to drop in". This sets up the movie perfectly, lots of action and weak one liners.We soon discover these guys are almost bringing down the drug industry together and causing one of the drug lords major headaches. The drug guy Jack Palance orchestrates a scenario to frame the wondercops and put them in prison, where he plans for them to then be killed ? .Will Tango & Cash clear their names? Will they catch their nemesis? All these questions can be answered by watching this action packed movie