Guide Note

You Don't Mess with the Zohan is a comedy film starring Adam Sandler. The movie is about an elite Israeli soldier named Zohan (played by Sandler) who stages his own death and moves to New York City to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a hair stylist. Zohan's business booms and he falls for a Palestinian girl named Dalia (played by Emmanuelle Chriqui) who does not know about his past. His history creeps up with him, however, and when he is enevtually recognized, Zohan must fight to keep his new life afloat.

You Don't Mess with the Zohan was directed by Dennis Dugan, produced by Happy Madison films, and written by Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow and Robert Smigel.

Fast Facts

1. Release Date: June 6, 2008
2. Starring: Adam Sandler, Emmanuelle Chriqui
3. Director: Dennis Dugan
4. Producers: Adam Sandler and Robert Smigel
5. Writers: Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow and Robert Smigel
6. Studio: Sony Pictures
7. Budget: 75 Million