Movie Club: Tampopo

Tampopo

Japan | 1985 | 114 min. | Jûzô Itami

February 5, 2025

SIFF Movie Club

A modern cowboy, his trusty sidekick, and an intrepid noodle shop owner embark on the quest for the perfect recipe in the 4K restoration of Juzo Itami’s rapturous “ramen western.” Introduced by Community Engagement Manager Hannah Baek.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

The tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, Tampopo serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster. Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, Tampopo remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film.

  • Director: Jûzô Itami
  • Principal Cast: Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Koji Yakusho, Ken Watanabe, Rikiya Yasuoka
  • Country: Japan
  • Year: 1985
  • Running Time: 114 min.
  • Language: Japanese
  • Has Subtitles: Yes