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Ishtar (1987)
3.9
Ratings: 3.9/10 from 6,530 users
Metascore:
52/100
Reviews: 117 user | 24 critic | 16 from Metacritic.com
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... See full summary » Director:Elaine MayWriter:Elaine May |
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Cast
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| Warren Beatty | ... | ||
| Dustin Hoffman | ... | ||
| Isabelle Adjani | ... |
Shirra Assel
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| Charles Grodin | ... |
Jim Harrison
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| Jack Weston | ... |
Marty Freed
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| Tess Harper | ... |
Willa
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| Carol Kane | ... |
Carol
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| Aharon Ipalé | ... |
Emir Yousef
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Fijad Hageb | ... |
Abdul
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| David Margulies | ... |
Mr. Clarke
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Rose Arrick | ... |
Mrs.Clarke
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| Julie Garfield | ... |
Dorothy
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| Cristine Rose | ... |
Siri Darma
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Robert V. Girolami | ... |
Bartender
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Abe Kroll | ... |
Mr. Thomopoulos
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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. Written by Stern
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EnglishRelease Date:
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Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$51,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$4,331,817 (USA) (17 May 1987) (1139 Screens)Gross:
$14,375,181 (USA)Company Credits
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Lyle Rogers: Why, what happens then?
Chuck Clarke: We run out of water.
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Lyrics by Elaine May
Music by The Swing
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Despite the film's reputation as one of the biggest box office failures of all time, Ishtar did, in fact, hold the #1 box office position in its first week of release. However, in its second week, with the release of Beverly Hills Cop II, the film quickly dropped to fourth place. See more »Goofs
Boom mic visible: By the chandelier when Jim talks to the Emir. See more »Quotes
Chuck Clarke: Take one sip at a time. That water has to last you about another 48 minutes.Lyle Rogers: Why, what happens then?
Chuck Clarke: We run out of water.
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"YOU TOOK MY LOVE"Lyrics by Elaine May
Music by The Swing
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