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Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Albert Brooks released in USA on 20 january 2006 with Penny Marshall
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 20 january 2006
Length 1h38
Directed by Albert Brooks
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy
Themes Political films
Rating55%
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World is a 2005 film starring and directed by Albert Brooks. It was shown at the Dubai International Film Festival.
Synopsis
Albert Brooks, a Jewish-American comedian, is asked by the United States government to travel to India and Pakistan to find out "what makes Muslims laugh." References are made to Brooks's earlier films, including Finding Nemo, Lost In America and Defending Your Life, along with his earlier stand-up comedy material.Actors
Penny Marshall
(Penny Marshall)
Albert Brooks
(Albert Brooks)
Sheetal Sheth
(Maya)
Emma Lockhart
(Laura)
Jon Tenney
(Mark)
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