Frankie Sakai plays a Chino-Japanese man who after trudging along in odd jobs discovers his true talent in making excellent, tasty and somewhat spicy ramen. As well as friendship and love, too...
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Frankie Sakai
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Eiji Funakoshi
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Kōji Shima Director · Kazuo Funahashi Screenplay Kobako Hanato Screenplay
First release February 11, 1967 · Produced in Japan · Original title ラーメン大使
Production
Daiei Film
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Japan
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Original title
ラーメン大使
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · February 11, 1967
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No release date listed for United States.
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