Tampopo
Original title: タンポポ
“The first Japanese Noodle Western.”
7.8/ 10IMDb7.9443
19851h 55mNR
Overview
In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen noodles. The widowed owner, Tampopo, begs them to help her turn her establishment into a paragon of the "art of noodle-soup making". Interspersed are satirical vignettes about the importance of food to different aspects of human life.
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Crew
- Director
- Jūzō Itami
- Writer
- Jūzō Itami
- Producers
- Seigo Hosogoe, Yasushi Tamaoki, Jūzō Itami
- Production
- New Century Producers, Itami Productions
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tampopo rated?
Tampopo has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 443 votes.
Who directed Tampopo?
Tampopo was directed by Jūzō Itami.
When was Tampopo released?
Tampopo was released in 1985.