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Tampopo

NR19851h 55mJūzō Itami
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 87
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"The first Japanese Noodle Western."

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.

Comedy
WidowRestaurantBusiness WomanRestaurant OwnerBullyingSenseiFoodTruck DriverErotic VignettesHoodlum

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tampopo (1985) 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 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.

Who stars in Tampopo?

Tampopo stars Tsutomu Yamazaki (Goro), Nobuko Miyamoto (Tampopo), Ken Watanabe (Gun), Koji Yakusho (White Suit Man), Rikiya Yasuoka (Pisken). The film was directed by Jūzō Itami.

How long is Tampopo?

Tampopo has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated NR.

Is Tampopo worth watching?

Tampopo holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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