Tampopo (1985)
Original title: タンポポ
Tampopo is a 1985 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Jūzō Itami, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto and Ken Watanabe.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Tampopo released?
Tampopo was released on 23 November 1985.
How long is Tampopo?
Tampopo runs 1h 55m.
Who made Tampopo?
Tampopo was directed by Jūzō Itami.
Where can I watch Tampopo?
Tampopo is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Tampopo
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Goro
- Nobuko Miyamoto as Tampopo
- Ken Watanabe as Gun
- Koji Yakusho as White Suit Man
- Rikiya Yasuoka as Pisken
- Kinzō Sakura as Shohei
- Hyōe Enoki as Pisken's Henchman
- Gō Awazu as Pisken's Henchman
- Mario Abe as Restaurant Owner
- Izumi Hara as Old Woman Pressing Camembert Cheese
- Isao Hashizume as Waiter
- Hisashi Igawa as Running Man
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