Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World

5.3

2006

1h 38m

Comedy

To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.

Key Crew

Director

Albert Brooks

Producers

Stephanie Antosca

Brian Finn

Tabrez Noorani

Writers

Albert Brooks

Cinematography

Thomas E. Ackerman

Music

Michael Giacchino

Cast (65)

Albert Brooks

Amy Ryan

Emily Brooks

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