Tamango (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1958, Tamango is a drama and history film directed by John Berry, running about 104 minutes. “Love and Adventure as Bold and Daring as the Casting!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Dutch slave captain, on a voyage to Cuba, faces a revolt fomented by a newly captured African slave, Tamango. The slaves capture the captain's mistress, forcing a showdown.
Who’s in it. Tamango stars Dorothy Dandridge as Aiché, Reiker's mistress, Curd Jürgens as Captain John Reiker, Alex Cressan as Tamango and Jean Servais as Dr. Corot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tamango has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tamango page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tamango tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tamango (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tamango change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tamango worth watching?
- Tamango holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tamango?
- Tamango stars Dorothy Dandridge, Curd Jürgens, Alex Cressan, Jean Servais and Roger Hanin.
- When was Tamango released?
- Tamango was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.