Ishtar (1987)
Facts
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| Directed by | Elaine May |
| Cast | Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin, Jack Weston, Tess Harper, Carol Kane and David Margulies |
| Theatrical Release | May 15, 1987 |
| Running Time | 103 minutes |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| UPC Code | 841453302545 |
| Buy this item ... | 4 new from $27.80, 1 used from $27.81 |
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Average user review:
(107 reviews)
Yes, it IS on DVD, but...You can buy it for less than ten bucks (including postage) on Amazon.co.uk, and it comes with optional subtitles in: Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish. The catch is you need a region-free DVD player. February 14, 2008
Who told you that? The Secretary of State?
I have seen this movie so many times that my VHS tape is falling apart. I desperately need a DVD of this wonderful film. When I saw this movie as a teenager, I knew it was a moment of greatness. The subsequent barrage of bad reviews taught me something valuable about the world: don't judge a movie by its reviews. This movie was right on time, yet it was also ahead of its time. Criticism that the first part of the movie is better than the second is well-taken; however, both parts are better than a lot of movies that have been box-office smashes. The trouble with "Ishtar" is that it respects its audience and invites critical thinking, but does so via the absurd. In the present era of literal, us-vs-them thinking, as in the Reagan era when the movie was made, there is a shocking lack of appreciation for the absurd. Ishtar's time has come again. January 16, 2008
Telling the Truth (about this movie) Can Be Dangerous Business
I don't care what anyone says about this movie---it is the best comedy ever created. Don't be a schmuck and miss out on it! September 26, 2007
A very funny film.
I agree with the people who say "yes" to this film. Very enjoyable, funny performances all around. September 24, 2007
Fantastic Movie!
PLEASE produce in DVD! This is one of the best comedies of all times! September 2, 2007