What's Up, Tiger Lily?
What's Up, Tiger Lily?

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What's Up, Tiger Lily?

1966
Movie
80 min
English

In comic Woody Allen's film debut, he took the Japanese action film "International Secret Police: Key of Keys" and re-dubbed it, changing the plot to make it revolve around a secret egg salad recipe.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Director: Woody AllenGenres: Comedy, Action, Crime

Plot Summary

This unique mockumentary follows the adventures of secret agent Phil Moscowitz as he tries to retrieve a stolen formula for the world's best cheesecake. The film cleverly juxtaposes dubbed dialogue and action sequences from a Japanese spy film with new comedic voice-overs, creating a surreal and often nonsensical narrative. Allen's distinctive comedic voice shines through as he injects absurd humor and cultural commentary into the bizarre plot.

Critical Reception

What's Up, Tiger Lily? is a cult classic known for its avant-garde humor and innovative use of existing footage. While not a mainstream critical darling upon release, it has since gained a reputation as a groundbreaking piece of comedic filmmaking. Audiences appreciate its sheer absurdity and Woody Allen's early comedic genius.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and surreal humor.

  • Appreciated for its unique re-contextualization of existing film material.

  • Seen as an early and quirky example of Woody Allen's comedic style.

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Fun Fact

The film is a parody of the Japanese James Bond-esque spy film 'International Secret Police: Tiger's Eye' (1964), with Woody Allen and others re-dubbing the dialogue entirely to create a new, comedic plot.

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