Film
Tampopo
1985· NR· 1h 55m· Comedy
“The first Japanese Noodle Western.”
Tampopo (1985) is a whimsical ode to culinary perfection, centred on a widowed ramen shop owner's quest for noodle-making excellence. Two truck drivers, stumbling upon her dilapidated eatery, agree to mentor Tampopo, their lessons punctuated by satirical sketches that underscore the profound significance of food in diverse facets of life. Juxtaposing the mundane with the sublime, director Juzo Itami crafts a film that celebrates the artistry of cooking and the universal language of gastronomy.
1985-11-23
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Key Crew
DirectorJūzō Itami
ScreenplayJūzō Itami
ProducerJūzō Itami
Director of PhotographyMasaki Tamura
Original Music ComposerKunihiko Murai
EditorAkira Suzuki
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Details
Released1985-11-23
Runtime1h 55m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosNew Century Producers · Itami Productions
Budget$2M
LanguagesJapanese
CountriesJapan
Rating7.8/10 · 442 votes
Original languageja
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