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The controversial 1972 movie that “absolutely revolted” Richard Burton: “I can’t stand it”
Richard Burton said Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1972 film *Last Tango in Paris* revolted and embarrassed him so much that he left before it ended. His reaction contrasts with the acclaim the film received and shows how strongly its explicit subject matter affected some viewers.
Burton said the film did not excite him and left him feeling asexual for a month. The article notes that the film has since become more notorious because of Maria Schneider’s account of her distressing experience during production, despite its initial acclaim. It also came in a landmark year for Marlon Brando, who starred in both *Last Tango in Paris* and *The Godfather*.
In short
- Burton walked out of *Last Tango in Paris*.
- He said the film revolted and embarrassed him.
- Schneider’s account later deepened the film’s notoriety.
Explained simply
Last Tango in Paris is a 1972 drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider. It follows an American widower and a young French woman who begin a relationship in Paris, with scenes of sex and grief that drew strong reactions from audiences.
The film was acclaimed when it came out, but later became the subject of debate over Schneider’s account of distressing treatment during filming. Brando was also starring in The Godfather that year, a role that became one of the best-known performances of his career.