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Cast
Michaël Youn
as Iznogoud
Jacques Villeret
as Haroun El Poussah
Fred Jaspart
as Le prince sortilège
Franck Dubosc
as Le chambellan du Calife
Arno Chevrier
as Dilat Laraht
Elsa Pataky
as Prehti-Ouhman
Ariel Wizman
as Un prince
Olivier Baroux
as le génie Ouz
Kad Merad
as le génie Ouzmoutousouloubouloubombé
Bernard Farcy
as le sultan Pullmankar le Sanguinaire
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2005
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes268
DirectorPatrick Braoudé
WritersJean Tabary, René Goscinny
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIznogoud
About Iznogoud
In Baghdad the Magnificent reigns Haroun al Plassid, who is the Caliph. There also dwells Iznogoud, who wants to be the Caliph. The irascible Grand Vizier hatches plot after plot to remove his ruler and take his place—melting Djinn, invisibility spell, cursed diamond, voodoo doll… But no amount of cunning or obstinacy can make up for sheer, hilariously bad luck.
Directed by Patrick Braoudé, Iznogoud leans on a strong ensemble — Michaël Youn, Jacques Villeret, Fred Jaspart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2005.
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