Ishtar(1987)
Telling the truth can be dangerous business.
Ishtar 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.
Ishtar (1987) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Elaine May, released on May 15, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani and Charles Grodin. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 171 ratings.
- Director:
- Elaine May
- Writers:
- Elaine May
- Producers:
- Warren Beatty
- Cinematographer:
- Vittorio Storaro
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Delphi V
- Budget:
- $51,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,375,181
- Status:
- Released
Ishtar (1987) Trailer
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Ishtar Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
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Ishtar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warren Beatty
as Lyle Rogers
Dustin Hoffman
as Chuck Clarke
Isabelle Adjani
as Shirra Assel
Charles Grodin
as Jim Harrison
Jack Weston
as Marty Freed
Tess Harper
as Willa
Carol Kane
as Carol
Aharon Ipalé
as Emir Yousef
- Fijad Hageb
Fijad Hageb
as Abdul
David Margulies
as Mr. Clarke
Rose Arrick
as Mrs. Clarke
Julie Garfield
as Dorothy
Key crew
Directed by Elaine May, written by Elaine May, produced by Warren Beatty.
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Ishtar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 171 ratings.
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Ishtar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ishtar online?
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Ishtar (1987) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ishtar?
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The main cast of Ishtar (1987) includes Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin and Jack Weston. The film was directed by Elaine May. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ishtar released?
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Ishtar was released on May 15, 1987 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Ishtar worth watching?
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Ishtar (1987) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 171 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ishtar?
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