Ishtar

Theatrical - Wide 1987-05-15

Cast Warren Beatty Dustin Hoffman Isabelle Adjani Charles Grodin
Directed by Elaine May
Written by Elaine May

Genres: Comedy

Synopsis

Two terrible lounge singers get booked to play a gig in a Moroccan hotel but somehow become pawns in an international power play between the CIA, the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.

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Posted 24 years ago

Review Date: Director: Elaine May Writer: Elaine May Producers: Warren Beatty Actors: Warren Beatty Dustin Hoffman Isabelle Adjani Review: Wow, who woulda thought that this horrible movie could actually live up to its horrible reputation?!? Dang man, this was ONE...

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