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Ishtar

PG-1319871h 47mElaine May
IMDb 4.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 40% · Metacritic 51

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"Telling the truth can be dangerous business."

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.

ComedyAdventure
EscapeFbiMoroccoWildernessCamelSahara DesertBeautiful WomanSingerSinger-songwriterBuddy Comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ishtar (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in Ishtar?

Ishtar stars Warren Beatty (Lyle Rogers), Dustin Hoffman (Chuck Clarke), Isabelle Adjani (Shirra Assel), Charles Grodin (Jim Harrison), Jack Weston (Marty Freed). The film was directed by Elaine May.

How long is Ishtar?

Ishtar has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

Is Ishtar worth watching?

Ishtar holds an IMDb rating of 4.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Comedy, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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