Plot
1985 film by Jūzō Itami
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Why Watch This
Tampopo is a Japanese-language comedy film from Japan, directed by Jūzō Itami. It is written by Jūzō Itami. The cast features Hideji Ōtaki, Toshiya Fujita, Rikiya Yasuoka, Ryūtarō Ōtomo and Yoshi Katō, alongside Mariko Okada, Tsutomu Yamazaki and Kōji Yakusho and 2 more. It runs 114 minutes.
Best For
Feel-good viewers, Japanese cinema lovers, Jūzō Itami followers, Hideji Ōtaki fans, Toshiya Fujita fans
The CinePearl Take
Tampopo is a Japanese film in the comedy mould — expect an easygoing, feel-good tone. Jūzō Itami directs and the script comes from Jūzō Itami. With 10 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in Japan, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring Japanese-language films. At 114 minutes, it is a comfortable evening's watch.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Jūzō Itami
- Cast
- Hideji Ōtaki, Toshiya Fujita, Rikiya Yasuoka, Ryūtarō Ōtomo, Yoshi Katō, Mariko Okada, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kōji Yakusho, Nobuko Miyamoto, Ken Watanabe
- Writer
- Jūzō Itami
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