Once they arrive in the fictional Middle Eastern republic of Ishtar, they accidentally become pawns in a four-party Cold War standoff involving: Represented by a dryly funny Charles Grodin .
Inspired by the classic Bing Crosby and Bob Hope "Road to..." movies, Ishtar follows Chuck Clarke (Hoffman) and Lyle Rogers (Beatty), a duo of hilariously talentless American songwriters. Desperate for work, their agent books them a gig in a Moroccan hotel.
The film's legend stems largely from its chaotic production. Initially budgeted at $27.5 million, the cost ballooned to roughly ($120 million today). FOUR WEEKS OF MAY: ISHTAR - Crittical Analysis
Led by Shirra Assel (Isabelle Adjani), a rebel with a secret.
Once they arrive in the fictional Middle Eastern republic of Ishtar, they accidentally become pawns in a four-party Cold War standoff involving: Represented by a dryly funny Charles Grodin .
Inspired by the classic Bing Crosby and Bob Hope "Road to..." movies, Ishtar follows Chuck Clarke (Hoffman) and Lyle Rogers (Beatty), a duo of hilariously talentless American songwriters. Desperate for work, their agent books them a gig in a Moroccan hotel.
The film's legend stems largely from its chaotic production. Initially budgeted at $27.5 million, the cost ballooned to roughly ($120 million today). FOUR WEEKS OF MAY: ISHTAR - Crittical Analysis
Led by Shirra Assel (Isabelle Adjani), a rebel with a secret.
