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Bananas - 1971
Genre: ComedyRun Time: 82 minutes
Film Synopsis
One of Allen's most enduring and popular comedies. A consumer products tester named Fielding Mellish becomes infatuated with a political activist (Louise Lasser). He attends demonstrations and tries in other ways to convince her that he is worthy of her love, but Nancy wants someone with greater leadership potential. Fielding runs off to San Marcos where he joins the rebels and eventually becomes President of the country.
While on a trip to the United States, he meets Nancy again and she falls for him now that he is a political leader.
Main Cast
- Woody Allen .... Fielding Mellish
- Louise Lasser .... Nancy
- Carlos Montalbn .... General Emilio M. Vargas
- Natividad Abascal .... Yolanda
- Jacobo Morales .... Esposito
- Miguel ngel Surez .... Luis (as Miguel Suarez)
- David Ortiz .... Sanchez
- Ren Enrquez .... Diaz (as Rene Enrquez)
- Jack Axelrod .... Arroyo
- Howard Cosell .... Himself
- Roger Grimsby .... Himself
- Don Dunphy .... Himself
- Charlotte Rae .... Mrs. Mellish
- Stanley Ackerman .... Dr. Al Mellish
- Dan Frazer .... Priest
Film Remarks
out of 5 stars
Everyone is still bananas about Woody Allen's Bananas.
Reviewer: Lucas Everidge
January 14, 2010
Woody Allen hits his professional stride as both a comedy writer and movie director with his second film Bananas. The result
is a Marx Brothers-style farce that's wild and unpredictable. Allen plays Fielding Mellish, who can't quite
connect with the woman of his dreams, played by his ex-wife Louise Lasser.
After a series on scenes, he accidentally winds up in South America as a freedom fighter for a Fidel Castro-esqe guerrilla leader
Once he assumes power, the new dictator quickly goes insane--which leaves Fielding in charge to negotiate with the U.S. The film is chockfull of wonderfully bizarre gags, such as the dreams Fielding recounts to his shrink about dueling crucified messiahs, vying for a parking place near Wall Street. The film also includes the still unknown Sylvester Stallone in a small, funny role. Even decades later, the public still seems bananas about Bananas.
After a series on scenes, he accidentally winds up in South America as a freedom fighter for a Fidel Castro-esqe guerrilla leader
Once he assumes power, the new dictator quickly goes insane--which leaves Fielding in charge to negotiate with the U.S. The film is chockfull of wonderfully bizarre gags, such as the dreams Fielding recounts to his shrink about dueling crucified messiahs, vying for a parking place near Wall Street. The film also includes the still unknown Sylvester Stallone in a small, funny role. Even decades later, the public still seems bananas about Bananas.
Bananas Film Trivia & Awards
Many people know that an early Sylvester Stallone makes a tiny appearance in this film. But did you also know....
Budget: $2m (USA)
Soundtrack Information
Song titles and information on music from the film Bananas
Posters / Collectibles
Posters from different countries. Promotional.
