Ishtar(1987) Instant

The local ruler trying to maintain power.

Released on May 15, 1987, stands as one of the most infamous spectacles in Hollywood history. Directed by Elaine May and starring titans Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman, the film became synonymous with "box office bomb" long before modern franchises began losing hundreds of millions. The Plot: "The Road to..." Modern Misery Ishtar(1987)

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 local ruler trying to maintain power

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 . The Plot: "The Road to

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.