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You Don't Mess with the Zohan (Original title)Don't Mess with the Zohan (Alternative title)
Date: 2008 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: Dennis Dugan

Production company billing: ©2008. Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Columbia Pictures presents in association with Relativity Media a Happy Madison production A Dennis Dugan film Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS In Colour Prints by DeLuxe [1.85:1] MPAA: 44058 Author: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Digital cinematography: Panavision Genesis Kodak motion picture film
Synopsis: Action comedy. Zohan, a spy for the Israeli secret police, fakes his own death after battling with Palestinian agent the Phantom. Setting out for America to pursue his dream of being a hair-stylist, he finds a job in a New York salon and soon establishes a loyal female clientele. However, his new way of life is threatened when his whereabouts are discovered.

Genres:
Comedy
Releases
Date: 06 June 2008Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 113 mins Dialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (12)
In: Empire n236 February 2009  Page: 133
Title: At home/DVD new: You Don't Mess With the ZohanAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 9 Jun 2008  Page: 30,38
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: LOWRY, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1647 13 Jun 2008  Page: 26
Title: Reviews: You Don't Mess With the ZohanAuthor: GRIERSON, Tim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v18 n9 September 2008  Pages: 81-82
Title: Reviews: You Don't Mess with the ZohanAuthor: SIMMONS, Amy Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n231 September 2008  Page: 71
Title: In cinemas: You Don't Mess With the ZohanAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film International v6 n4 2008  Page: 85
Title: Film reviews: Young@HeartAuthor: BELILE, C. Tyler Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1626 4 Jan 2008  Pages: 22-23
Title: 2008 preview: Hitting the high notesAuthor: LODDERHOSE, Diana Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of films expected to do well at the 2008 international box office.

In: Screen International n1639 4 Apr 2008  Page: 6,8
Title: Here come the summer hitsAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of the potential international box office winners and losers for the period May-August 2008.

In: Empire n230 August 2008  Page: 23
Title: News etc.: You Don't Mess with the ZohanArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief extract from a press conference for YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN with Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider.

In: Creative Screenwriting v15 n3 May/Jun 2008  Pages: 64-65
Title: You don't mess with the ZohanAuthor: GOLDSMITH, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Robert Smigel and Judd Apatow talk about writing the screenplay for YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v401 n2 24 Aug 2007  Page: 29
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Change in listing.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v400 n34 31 Jul 2007  Page: 17
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English