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Ishtar(1987)

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

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. Ishtar(1987)

Led by Shirra Assel (Isabelle Adjani), a rebel with a secret. The film's legend stems largely from its chaotic production

The local ruler trying to maintain power. Ishtar(1987)

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