Bananas(1971)
The Revolutionist That Shook the World With LAUGHTER!
Bananas Synopsis
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.
Bananas (1971) is a comedy film directed by Woody Allen, released on April 28, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos Montalbán and Nati Abascal. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 844 ratings.
- Director:
- Woody Allen
- Writers:
- Woody Allen, Mickey Rose
- Producers:
- Antonio Encarnacion, Jack Grossberg, Manolo Villamil
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew M. Costikyan
- Composer:
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Production:
- Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions, United Artists
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,833,696
- Status:
- Released
Bananas (1971) Trailer
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Bananas Videos & Clips
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Bananas Official Trailer #1 - Woody Allen Movie (1971) HD
Trailer
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Featurette
Bananas Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
René Enríquez
as Diaz
Jack Axelrod
as Arroyo
Howard Cosell
as Himself
Charlotte Rae
as Mrs. Ruth Mellish
- Stanley Ackerman
Stanley Ackerman
as Dr. Al Mellish
Dorothi Fox
as J. Edgar Hoover
Key crew
Directed by Woody Allen, written by Woody Allen and Mickey Rose, produced by Antonio Encarnacion, Jack Grossberg and Manolo Villamil.
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Bananas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 844 ratings.
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Bananas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bananas online?
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Bananas (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bananas?
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The main cast of Bananas (1971) includes Woody Allen, Louise Lasser, Carlos Montalbán, Nati Abascal and Jacobo Morales. The film was directed by Woody Allen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bananas released?
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Bananas was released on April 28, 1971 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Bananas worth watching?
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Bananas (1971) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 844 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bananas?
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Yes. The official Bananas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.