Ishtar
"Telling the truth can be dangerous business."
Originally released in 1987. Ishtar is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Elaine May.
Starring Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, and Isabelle Adjani
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (161 votes)
Budget
$51M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.4M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $51,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,375,181
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Delphi V
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ishtar 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 overth...
Who directed Ishtar?
Ishtar was directed by Elaine May.
How long is Ishtar?
Ishtar has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Ishtar released?
Ishtar was released on May 15, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ishtar?
The main cast of Ishtar includes Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin, Jack Weston.
Is Ishtar worth watching?
Ishtar has a user rating of 4.5/10 based on 161 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.