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Bananas (1971)

“The Revolutionist That Shook the World With LAUGHTER!”

6.7/10 · 850 votes 1h 22m pg-13 Comedy

#23 of 28 films from 1971 #1291 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Woody Allen · Written by Woody Allen, Mickey Rose

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Overview

When a bumbling New Yorker is dumped by his activist girlfriend, he travels to a tiny Latin American nation and becomes involved in its latest rebellion.

Cast

Woody Allenas Fielding Mellish
Louise Lasseras Nancy
Carlos Montalbánas General Emilio M. Vargas
Nati Abascalas Yolanda
Jacobo Moralesas Esposito
Miguel Ángel Suárezas Luis
René Enríquezas Diaz
Jack Axelrodas Arroyo
Howard Cosellas Himself
Charlotte Raeas Mrs. Ruth Mellish
Stanley Ackermanas Dr. Al Mellish
Dorothi Foxas J. Edgar Hoover
Eddie Barthas Paul
Conrad Bainas Semple

Facts

Release dateApril 28, 1971
Runtime82 min (1h 22m) — shorter as the 1971 average of 111 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$2,000,000
Box office$11,833,696 (5.9× budget)
IMDbtt0066808

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Questions

How long is Bananas?
Bananas runs 82 minutes (1h 22m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Bananas worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 850 votes, which places it #23 of 28 films released in 1971 in this index (top 21%) and #1291 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Bananas?
Bananas was directed by Woody Allen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Midnight in Paris (2011).
Who stars in Bananas?
Woody Allen as Fielding Mellish; Louise Lasser as Nancy; Carlos Montalbán as General Emilio M. Vargas; Nati Abascal as Yolanda; Jacobo Morales as Esposito; Miguel Ángel Suárez as Luis.
What is Bananas rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bananas?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34382.

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