August 2, 2026
ISHTAR (1987) – AFI Movie Club
“Telling the truth can be a dangerous business.” The story of a clueless singer-songwriter duo whose delusions of grandeur position them at the center of an international incident, ISHTAR (1987) was written and directed by comedy icon Elaine May and stars two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – Warren Beatty (who also produced) and Dustin...
July 12, 2021
AFI Movie Club: ISHTAR
The story of a clueless singer-songwriter duo whose delusions of grandeur position them at the center of an international incident, ISHTAR was written and directed by comedy icon Elaine May and stars two AFI Life Achievement Award honorees – Warren Beatty (who also produced) and Dustin Hoffman. HOW TO WATCH Where to stream ISHTAR ISHTAR...
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