The Dictator (2012)
The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
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Aladeen -
Omar -
Baby Aladeen -
Aladeen Age 6
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Doctor -
Patient -
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Wadiyan Olympic Official
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Maroush -
Aide on Balcony -
Tamir -
Virgin Guard -
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Virgin Guard
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Director:
Larry CharlesWriters:
Sacha Baron Cohen, Alec Berg, David Mandel, Jeff SchafferAll Cast & Crew
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
This movie shares several similarities to an unaired sitcom from 1988, including the title. According to lostmediawiki.com, CBS was to air a sitcom named The Dictator (1988) in March 1988, starring Christopher Lloyd as the dictator of a small Caribbean nation. Much like Baron Cohen's Aladeen, Lloyd's character ends up in New York City, where he opens a laundromat with his wife, children, and former General. Only two episodes were produced, and never aired because of the Writer's Guild's strike that year. Only a few promotional images are all that remains of the show.
Quotes
Doctor:
Do you want the Aladeen news or the Aladeen news?
Patient:
The Aladeen news?
Doctor:
You're HIV-Aladeen.
Goofs
At 09:40 (After leaving the nuclear research campsite), A Waving Spanish Flag can be found on the top of the palace instead of Wadiyan Flag.
Crazy Credits
Extra scenes during the end credits, including making-of moments.
Alternate Versions
Unrated version - 99mins
Soundtracks
9 to 5Written by Dolly Parton
Performed by Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez (as Michelle J. Nasser)
Produced by Peter Amato & Erran Baron Cohen
Translated by Souhail Kaspar (uncredited) & Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez (uncredited)
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
ComedyDetails
Release Date:
16 May 2012Language
English, Hebrew, Arabic
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
7 West 30th Street, New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$65,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$17,435,092 20 May 2012
Gross USA:
$59,650,222
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$179,379,533
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