What's Up, Tiger Lily?

Name: What's Up, Tiger Lily?
Director: Woody Allen
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 1966-01-01
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Tatsuya Mihashi, Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Tadao Nakamaru, Susumu Kurobe

1966Dir. Woody Allen1h 20m

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Runtime1h 20m

Released1966

Budget$400K

DirectorWoody Allen

About This Movie

So, Woody Allen's 'What's Up, Tiger Lily?' is this quirky bit of cinema history, right? He really took this Japanese spy flick and just flipped it on its head. It's like he saw potential in this action-packed story and thought, how can I turn this into a gag reel? The pacing is all over the place, with some scenes dragging while others just zip by in a blur of one-liners and absurdity. The re-dubbing is a trip; the voice performances add a layer of humor that’s so distinctively Allen. The whole egg salad plot twist? Totally bizarre but somehow fits the vibe. It’s definitely a unique example of how film can be reimagined, making it stand out in both his career and the comedy genre.

Unique re-dubbing of a Japanese filmHumorous take on espionage tropesDistinctive voice performances by Allen and others