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.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.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.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
Nati Abascal
- Yolanda
- (as Natividad Abascal)
Miguel Ángel Suárez
- Luis
- (as Miguel Suarez)
René Enríquez
- Diaz
- (as Rene Enríquez)
Tigre Pérez
- Perez
- (as Tigre Perez)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaSylvester Stallone appears uncredited as a subway thug. This was one of his earliest film roles, not a cameo. According to website Every Woody Allen Movie, "Allen initially sent Stallone back to the casting agency after deciding he wasn't 'tough-looking' enough. Stallone pleaded with him and eventually convinced him to change his mind".
- GoofsWhen Mellish accidentally injects everyone with sodium pentothal during an abduction on a street in San Marcos, there is a blue station wagon parked in front of them with a New York State license plate.
- Quotes
Nancy: You're immature, Fielding.
Fielding Mellish: [whining] How am I immature?
Nancy: Well, emotionally, sexually, and intellectually.
Fielding Mellish: Yeah, but what other ways?
- Crazy creditsIn the opening credits, the credits flash in time to the music. Additionally, the cards are shot with machine gun fire.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Dick Cavett Show: Woody Allen (1971)
- SoundtracksQuiero La Noche
Words and music by Marvin Hamlisch
Sung by The Yomo Toro Trio
[Played during the opening titles and credits]
Featured review
In the film's opening, sports commentators report on the assassination of the leader of San Marcos, an obscure South American country. Then, the reporters document the takeover of the country by the top general. its tragic and its funny. Meanwhile, Fielding Mellish (Woody Allen) tests products for a leading Manhattan manufacturer but has a hard time getting a date. Unbelievably, an erstwhile and attractive political activist, Nancy (Louise Lasser) comes to Fielding's door, wanting a signature for the condemnation of the San Marcos situation. After many attempts, Mr. Mellish gets a date and the two start a relationship. But, all too soon, Nancy breaks Fielding's heart, insisting he has no leadership qualities. Eureka! Fielding sets off for San Marcos, where he joins the rebels. Will he become the person Nancy wants? This hilarious look at the truly tragic volatility of some Western Hemisphere countries has many wonderful moments and lines. Allen and Lasser are the stars, while a cadre of little known folks blend in nicely. Naturally, the scenery in Manhattan contrasts hugely with those of the "tiny country to the south" while Allen's script is as priceless as ever and his direction is sure-fire. Want to laugh, laugh, laugh? Get Bananas.
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Box office
- Budget
- $2,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $136,200
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