You Don't Mess With The Zohan is a satirical action comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and written by Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, and Robert Smigel. The film, which stars Adam Sandler, John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Nick Swardson, Lainie Kazan, and Rob Schneider, also includes a cameo appearance by Mariah Carey playing herself.
You Don't Mess With The Zohan revolves around Zohan Dvir, an Israeli army counter terrorist commando with superhuman traits who fakes his own death in order to pursue his dream — becoming a hairstylist in New York City. The film was released in the United States on June 6, 2008, and was a box office success, grossing $204.3 million worldwide.
Comedy superstar Adam Sandler is back — and funnier than ever — as The Zohan, the finest counterterrorist agent the Israeli army has. That is, until he fakes his death and travels to Manhattan to live his dream… as a hairdresser. Now this skilled fighting machine who used to clip bad guys is out to prove he can make the cut as a top stylist. All goes silky smooth until his cover is blown when he's recognized by a Palestinian cab driver (Rob Schneider). Now, The Zohan must fight to live a peaceful new life in New York in this razor-sharp action-packed comedy from Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel, Judd Apatow and Dennis Dugan.
