The Dictator
The Dictator is a 2012 political satire black comedy film co-written by and starring Sacha Baron Cohen as his fourth feature film in a leading role. The film is a satirical take on the heroic but oppressive dictator, Admiral General Aladeen, and his efforts to prevent democracy from entering his country, the fictional Republic of Wadiya.
ReleasedMay 15, 2012
Budget$65M
Box Office$179M
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Barack Obama
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11.6
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Edward Norton
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8.2
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Anna Faris
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Megan Fox
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Ben Kingsley
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