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Iznogoud- Caliph Instead of the Caliph

Original title: Iznogoud
  • 2005
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
1.9K
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Iznogoud- Caliph Instead of the Caliph (2005)
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A corrupt Vazeer (Minister) tries to get rid of the Caliph and gets away with every conspiracy until..A corrupt Vazeer (Minister) tries to get rid of the Caliph and gets away with every conspiracy until..A corrupt Vazeer (Minister) tries to get rid of the Caliph and gets away with every conspiracy until..

  • Director
    • Patrick Braoudé
  • Writers
    • René Goscinny
    • Jean Tabary
    • Patrick Braoudé
  • Stars
    • Michaël Youn
    • Arno Chevrier
    • Jacques Villeret
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Patrick Braoudé
    • Writers
      • René Goscinny
      • Jean Tabary
      • Patrick Braoudé
    • Stars
      • Michaël Youn
      • Arno Chevrier
      • Jacques Villeret
    • 8User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Iznogoud- Caliph Instead of the Caliph (2005)
    Franck Dubosc, Rufus, and Magloire Delcros-Varaud in Iznogoud- Caliph Instead of the Caliph (2005)
    Olivier Baroux and Kad Merad in Iznogoud- Caliph Instead of the Caliph (2005)
    Jacques Villeret and Michaël Youn in Iznogoud- Caliph Instead of the Caliph (2005)

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    Michaël Youn
    Michaël Youn
    • Iznogoud
    Arno Chevrier
    • Dilat Laraht
    Jacques Villeret
    Jacques Villeret
    • Haroun El Poussah
    Fred Jaspart
    • Le prince sortilège
    Bernard Farcy
    Bernard Farcy
    • Pullmankar
    Maurice Lamy
    Maurice Lamy
    • Conseiller Pullmankar
    Cécile Davidovici
    • Esclave douche
    Mathias Jung
    • Le général Bohl
    Eric Hémon
    • Le général Eparkreth
    Franck Dubosc
    Franck Dubosc
    • Le chambellan du calife
    Rufus
    Rufus
    • Le conseiller du calife
    Sofia Essaïdi
    Sofia Essaïdi
    • Belbeth
    Magloire Delcros-Varaud
    • L'eunuque en chef
    • (as Magloire)
    Mohamed Yazidi
    • Le maître du protocole
    Jamal Lababsi
      Doud
      • Le garde du calife
      • (as Patrick Leluherne)
      Mahjoub Raji
      Hasna Tamtaoui
      • Epouse du calife 1
      • Director
        • Patrick Braoudé
      • Writers
        • René Goscinny
        • Jean Tabary
        • Patrick Braoudé
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      Storyline

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      • Connections
        Version of Iznogoud (1995)
      • Soundtracks
        Quand je serai calife
        Performed by Michaël Youn

        Written by Patrick Braoudé (as P Braoudé) and Jacques Davidovici (as J Davidovici)

        © 2004 Vertigo Productions / L'Arbre et la Colombe / Sing Sing

      User reviews8

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      1/10
      Hollow scenario, no humour
      This movie is based on an old (mid 70's) french graphic novel once famous for its humour, based both on situations and on strange and funny characters name (as the main character, Vizir Iznogoud). The adaptation to cinema is a total failure. Braoudé, the writer, totally lacks of imagination. Based on the graphic novel, a continuous flow of gags, hilarious situations, references to classical movies and/or political situation are waited for. But nothing, or quite, happens. A few bad jokes, often predictable (such as the gate in the middle of the desert), a bad copy of "Asterix - Mission Cleopatra" ancient/modern conversations (the flying carpet described as a brand new car), some poor references to the movie "Pretty woman", and that's all folks! 10 (bad) jokes in a 1h30-long movie, it's poor, especially when this movie is supposed to be a comedy. I watched it in a movie-theater in a small town in France. Except, sometimes, a six-year old boy, nobody laughed! Maybe Braoudé should try another job, something which doesn't involved imagination and creative skills...
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      • jfseignol
      • Mar 13, 2005

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      • Release date
        • January 14, 2005 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • France
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • The Iznogoud
      • Filming locations
        • Morocco
      • Production companies
        • Vertigo
        • TF1 International
        • L'Arbre et la Colombe
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      • Gross worldwide
        • $18,725,588
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 35 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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