Tampopo
"The first Japanese Noodle Western."
Originally released in 1985. Tampopo is a comedy film. directed by Jūzō Itami.
Starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, and Ken Watanabe
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 23, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (407 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $1,500,000
Production Companies
- New Century Producers
- Itami Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tampopo about?
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 establishm...
Who directed Tampopo?
Tampopo was directed by Jūzō Itami.
How long is Tampopo?
Tampopo has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Tampopo released?
Tampopo was released on November 23, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tampopo?
The main cast of Tampopo includes Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Ken Watanabe, Koji Yakusho, Rikiya Yasuoka.
Is Tampopo worth watching?
Tampopo has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 407 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.