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.
Willa
The film's tagline is: "Telling the truth can be dangerous business."
The film had a budget of $51.0M but only grossed $14.4M, losing $36.6M at the box office.
The runtime is 107 minutes (1h 47m).
The film was directed by Elaine May.
The screenplay was written by Elaine May.
The score was composed by Dave Grusin.
Cinematography was handled by Vittorio Storaro.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 60 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0093278.
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Mixed
164 votes
Ishtar
Released
PG-13
English
United States of America
$51,000,000
$14,375,181
