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Movie poster: Ishtar (1987)
🎬 Movie

Ishtar

1987 · 107 min Comedy Adventure
⭐ 4.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1987
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Adventure
Director Elaine May
Runtime 107 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.6/10 (163 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Elaine May

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Warren Beatty

Warren Beatty

Lyle Rogers
Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Chuck Clarke
Isabelle Adjani

Isabelle Adjani

Shirra Assel
Charles Grodin

Charles Grodin

Jim Harrison
Jack Weston

Jack Weston

Marty Freed
Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Willa
Carol Kane

Carol Kane

Carol
Aharon Ipalé

Aharon Ipalé

Emir Yousef
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Fijad Hageb

Abdul
David Margulies

David Margulies

Mr. Clarke

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