Ishtar(1987) File

Led by Shirra Assel (Isabelle Adjani), a rebel with a secret.

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

The film relies heavily on the "lounge music from hell" written by Paul Williams , which the stars perform with earnest, cringe-inducing sincerity. A Production in "Quicksand" Led by Shirra Assel (Isabelle Adjani), a rebel with a secret

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)

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.