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Ishtar (1987)

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Telling the truth can be dangerous business.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Elaine May
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    Lyle Rogers Warren Beatty
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    Chuck Clarke Dustin Hoffman
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    Shirra Assel Isabelle Adjani
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    Jim Harrison Charles Grodin
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    Marty Freed Jack Weston
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    Willa Tess Harper
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    Carol Carol Kane
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    Mr. Clarke David Margulies

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Keywords

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  • morocco
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