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6.8 / 10(9 votes)IMDb20131h 30mJapan

The God of Ramen

ラーメンより大切なもの ~東池袋大勝軒 50年の秘密~

Synopsis

Every day, people would queue for over two hours for a bowl of ramen. What’s the celebrated chef’s secret ingredient? There is no secret ingredient. In fact, as most fans of Taishoken believe, it’s the charisma of owner Kazuo Yamagishi that attracted people from all around Japan to his modest shop. His personality and love for his craft, combined with a precise mélange of flavours, combined to create perfection in each ramen bowl. This heart-warming documentary is not just for noodle fans, but for anyone who loves to be inspired by passionate people.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Japanese Film Festival Online

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Takashi Innami
Screenplay & Story
Hiromitsu Iwaida
Original Score
Kôji Takata
Original Title
ラーメンより大切なもの ~東池袋大勝軒 50年の秘密~
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Media Research

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Takashi Innami

Screenplay & Story

Hiromitsu Iwaida

Original Score & Music

Kôji Takata

Producers

Kazuya Ajitani, Akira Nishimura, Toshihiro Yamada

Department Leadership Roster

Hiromitsu Iwaida

Writer

Kôji Takata

Original Music Composer

Akira Nishimura

Producer

Toshihiro Yamada

Producer

Takashi Innami

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The God of Ramen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The God of Ramen

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The God of Ramen about?

Every day, people would queue for over two hours for a bowl of ramen. What’s the celebrated chef’s secret ingredient? There is no secret ingredient. In fact, as most fans of Taishoken believe, it’s the charisma of owner Kazuo Yamagishi that attracted people from all around Japan to his modest shop. His personality and love for his craft, combined with a precise mélange of flavours, combined to create perfection in each ramen bowl. This heart-warming documentary is not just for noodle fans, but for anyone who loves to be inspired by passionate people.

Who directed The God of Ramen?

The God of Ramen was directed by Takashi Innami.

Who stars in The God of Ramen?

The principal cast of The God of Ramen includes Shosuke Tanihara, Kazuo Yamagishi.

When was The God of Ramen released and how long is it?

The God of Ramen was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for The God of Ramen?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The God of Ramen was composed by Kôji Takata.