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|name = ''The Dictator'' | |name = ''The Dictator'' | ||
|picture = Dictator_poster.jpg | |picture = Dictator_poster.jpg | ||
|caption = | |caption = Theatrical Release Poster | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States <br> [[Image:ESP.jpg|25px]] Spain | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States<br>[[Image:ESP.jpg|25px]] Spain | ||
|director = Larry Charles | |director = Larry Charles | ||
|date= | |date = 2012 | ||
|distributor=Paramount Pictures | |language = English | ||
|character1 = Admiral General Aladeen | |studio = Four by Two Films | ||
|distributor = Paramount Pictures | |||
|character1=Admiral General Aladeen | |||
|actor1=[[Sacha Baron Cohen]] | |actor1=[[Sacha Baron Cohen]] | ||
|character2= | |character2=Zoey | ||
|actor2 = [[ | |actor2=[[Anna Faris]] | ||
|character3= | |character3=Nadal | ||
|actor3 = [[ | |actor3=Jason Mantzoukas | ||
|character4=Tamir | |||
|actor4=[[Ben Kingsley]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''The Dictator''''' is a 2012 American comedy directed by Larry Charles (''[[Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan|Borat]]'') starring [[Sacha Baron Cohen]], [[Anna Faris]], and [[Ben Kingsley]]. Baron Cohen stars as Admiral General Aladeen, despot of the fictional North African country of Wadiya, which appears to take the place of Eritrea on the map. Typical for his movies, Baron Cohen promoted the film in character, including an appearance at the 84th Academy Awards. | |||
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__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
=Handguns= | |||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
Admiral General Aladeen ([[Sacha Baron Cohen]]) carries a gold plated [[Beretta 92FS]] as his personal sidearm. | Admiral General Aladeen ([[Sacha Baron Cohen]]) carries a gold-plated [[Beretta 92FS]] as his personal sidearm. | ||
[[ | [[File:Beretta 92FS Gold.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Gold-plated Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_B92_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The | [[Image:Dictator_B92_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The golden Beretta in Aladeen's holster.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_B92_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Dictator_B92_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen ([[Sacha Baron Cohen]]) never draws the Beretta in the theatrical cut.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_B92_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Beretta is drawn in a scene in the unrated edition. It is also | [[Image:Dictator_B92_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Beretta is drawn in a scene in the unrated edition. It is also seen during the end credits of the theatrical cut. Note the Wadiyan uniforms appear to be US Desert Battle Dress Uniforms ("chocolate chips camo") dyed teal.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_B92_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen apologizes for accidentally shooting his soldier. He explains that he thought the gun was on Aladeen | [[Image:Dictator_B92_04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen apologizes for accidentally shooting his soldier. He explains that he thought the gun was on Aladeen (the joke in the film being that he changed several words to "Aladeen"). But as we can see here, the gun is actually in Aladeen, er, safe.]] | ||
==Colt Mustang== | ==Colt Mustang== | ||
Aladeen pulls out a [[Colt Mustang]] | Aladeen pulls out a [[Colt Mustang]] against his double Efawadh (also [[Sacha Baron Cohen]]). | ||
[[Image:CM1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Mustang - .380 ACP]] | [[Image:CM1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Mustang - .380 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_Mustang_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen takes aim at Efawadh.]] | [[Image:Dictator_Mustang_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen takes aim at Efawadh.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_Mustang_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_Mustang_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen takes aim at Efawadh.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_Mustang_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_Mustang_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen holds the Colt.]] | ||
==Glock 19== | ==Glock 19== | ||
Aladeen's uncle Tamir ([[Ben Kingsley]]) | Aladeen's uncle Tamir ([[Ben Kingsley]]) is seen grabbing a security guard's [[Glock 19]]. | ||
[[Image:Glock19pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Glock19pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_G19_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_G19_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tamir ([[Ben Kingsley]]) holds the Glock.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_G19_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_G19_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tamir holds the Glock.]] | ||
==Colt Detective Special== | ==Colt Detective Special== | ||
Aladeen uses what appears to be a [[Colt Detective Special]] in file footage of his race at the Wadiyan games. | Aladeen uses what appears to be a [[Colt Detective Special]] in file footage of his race at the Wadiyan games. | ||
[[Image:ColtDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special]] | [[Image:ColtDS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_DS_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_DS_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen fires the revolver.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_DS_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_DS_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen holds the revolver.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 629== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 629== | ||
An assassin ( | An assassin (Cuco Usín) attempts to kill Aladeen with a [[Smith & Wesson Model 629]]. | ||
[[Image:S&WMod6294.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 4" | [[Image:S&WMod6294.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 629 with 4" barrel - .44 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_SW629_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin rushes out...]] | [[Image:Dictator_SW629_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The assassin (Cuco Usín) rushes out...]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_SW629_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Boom.]] | [[Image:Dictator_SW629_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Boom.]] | ||
=Assault Rifles= | |||
==AKS-74== | ==AKS-74== | ||
Many Wadiyan troops appear to be armed with [[AKS-74]] rifles fitted with synthetic furniture. | Many Wadiyan troops appear to be armed with [[AKS-74]] rifles fitted with synthetic furniture. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:AKS-74 synthetic furniture.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKS-74 with synthetic furniture - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_AKS74_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_AKS74_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three soldiers with AKS-74 rifles.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_AKS74_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_AKS74_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier in the background has the AKS-74.]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_AKS74_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_AKS74_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier in the background has the AKS-74.]] | ||
==AKM== | ==AKM== | ||
One of Aladeen's soldiers is seen with an [[AKM]]. | One of Aladeen's soldiers is seen with an [[AKM]]. | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM, stamped steel receiver with slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_AKM_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:Dictator_AKM_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier holds his AKM.]] | ||
==Cybergun AK-47 Airsoft== | ==Cybergun AK-47 Airsoft== | ||
Some of Aladeen's troops and his virgin | Some of Aladeen's troops and his virgin guards are seen carrying Cybergun AK-47 Airsoft rifles. | ||
[[Image:Cybergun_AK47_airsoft.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Cybergun_AK47_airsoft.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Cybergun AK-47 Airsoft]] | ||
[[Image: Dictator_AK_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen's virgin guards are of course based on Muammar Gaddafi's Revolutionary Nuns.]] | [[Image:Dictator_AK_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Aladeen's virgin guards are of course based on Muammar Gaddafi's Revolutionary Nuns.]] | ||
[[Image: Dictator_AK_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Dictator_AK_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard in the background has the airsoft AK-47.]] | ||
[[Image: Dictator_AK_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with the airsoft AK-47 in the same deleted scene as the golden Beretta.]] | [[Image:Dictator_AK_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A soldier with the airsoft AK-47 in the same deleted scene as the golden Beretta.]] | ||
==CYMA AK-104 | ==CYMA AK-104 Airsoft== | ||
Some of the Wadiyan soldiers are carrying CYMA AK-104 | Some of the Wadiyan soldiers are seen carrying CYMA AK-104 Airsoft rifles. | ||
[[Image:CYMA_CM031D_AK104_airsoft.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:CYMA_CM031D_AK104_airsoft.jpg|thumb|none|450px|CYMA CM031D AK-104 Airsoft]] | ||
[[Image: Dictator_AK2_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px]] | [[Image:Dictator_AK2_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the right has the airsoft AK-104.]] | ||
[[Image: Dictator_AK2_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|All the guards on the right side of the stairs.]] | [[Image:Dictator_AK2_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|All the guards on the right side of the stairs have the rifles.]] | ||
[[Image: Dictator_AK2_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard in the background with the rifle.]] | [[Image:Dictator_AK2_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The guard in the background with the rifle.]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch | ==Heckler & Koch G36C== | ||
Aladeen is seen holding a [[Heckler & Koch G36C]] in a portrait. | |||
[[Image:Hkg36c.jpg|thumb|none|425px|Heckler & Koch G36C - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image: | [[Image:Dictator_G36C_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"$20 a day for Internet? What the fuck? And they accuse me of being an international criminal?"'']] | ||
[[Image: | |||
==Heckler & Koch | =Other= | ||
==Heckler & Koch MP5 (Airsoft)== | |||
[[Image: | Nadal (Jason Mantzoukas) has a partially-disassembled [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] in his apartment. This is quite clearly a disassembled airsoft MP5 (note the gearbox, inner barrel, and battery pack holder in the pistol grip). | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:H&KMP5A3slimforearm.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with original "slimline" forearm - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_MP5_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A partially-disassembled Heckler & Koch MP5 on the right.]] | |||
==RPG-7== | ==RPG-7== | ||
A painting of a shirtless Aladeen riding a tiger with the severed head of Albert Einstein in one hand and an [[RPG-7]] in the other hangs over his bed. | A painting of a shirtless Aladeen riding a tiger with the severed head of Albert Einstein in one hand and an [[RPG-7]] in the other hangs over his bed. | ||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|450px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | ||
[[Image:Dictator_RPG7_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Greatest. Painting. Ever.]] | [[Image:Dictator_RPG7_01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Greatest. Painting. Ever.]] | ||
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[[Category: Comedy]] | |||
[[Category: Spanish Produced/Filmed]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | |||
[[Category:Spanish Produced/Filmed]] | |||
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The Dictator is a 2012 American comedy directed by Larry Charles (Borat) starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, and Ben Kingsley. Baron Cohen stars as Admiral General Aladeen, despot of the fictional North African country of Wadiya, which appears to take the place of Eritrea on the map. Typical for his movies, Baron Cohen promoted the film in character, including an appearance at the 84th Academy Awards.
The following weapons were used in the film The Dictator:
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
Admiral General Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) carries a gold-plated Beretta 92FS as his personal sidearm.
Colt Mustang
Aladeen pulls out a Colt Mustang against his double Efawadh (also Sacha Baron Cohen).
Glock 19
Aladeen's uncle Tamir (Ben Kingsley) is seen grabbing a security guard's Glock 19.
Colt Detective Special
Aladeen uses what appears to be a Colt Detective Special in file footage of his race at the Wadiyan games.
Smith & Wesson Model 629
An assassin (Cuco Usín) attempts to kill Aladeen with a Smith & Wesson Model 629.
Assault Rifles
AKS-74
Many Wadiyan troops appear to be armed with AKS-74 rifles fitted with synthetic furniture.
AKM
One of Aladeen's soldiers is seen with an AKM.
Cybergun AK-47 Airsoft
Some of Aladeen's troops and his virgin guards are seen carrying Cybergun AK-47 Airsoft rifles.
CYMA AK-104 Airsoft
Some of the Wadiyan soldiers are seen carrying CYMA AK-104 Airsoft rifles.
Heckler & Koch G36C
Aladeen is seen holding a Heckler & Koch G36C in a portrait.
Other
Heckler & Koch MP5 (Airsoft)
Nadal (Jason Mantzoukas) has a partially-disassembled Heckler & Koch MP5 in his apartment. This is quite clearly a disassembled airsoft MP5 (note the gearbox, inner barrel, and battery pack holder in the pistol grip).
RPG-7
A painting of a shirtless Aladeen riding a tiger with the severed head of Albert Einstein in one hand and an RPG-7 in the other hangs over his bed.
