Ali G Indahouse (2002)

Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, Ali is embraced by the nation as a voice of the youth, making the PM and his government more popular than ever.

Director:

Mark Mylod

Writers:

Sacha Baron Cohen, Dan Mazer

Stars:

Sacha Baron Cohen, Emilio Rivera, Gina La Piana

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sacha Baron Cohen	...	Ali G / Borat
Emilio Rivera	...	Rico
Gina La Piana	...	Hoochie 1 (as Gina Lapiana)
Dana de Celis	...	Hoochie 2 (as Dana Pauley)
Dominic Delesilva	...	Young Boy
Jacqueline Castro	...	Mum (as Jackeline Castro)
Jesse Acosta	...	Gangster
Mário Aguilar	...	Gangster (as Mario Aguilar)
Gary Baxley	...	Gangster
Carlos Ayala	...	Gangster
John Estrada	...	Gangster
David Follosco	...	Gangster
Gerald Gonzales	...	Gangster
Manny Jimenez Sr.	...	Gangster (as Manuel Jimenez)
Robert Jimenez	...	Gangster

Storyline

Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen) unwittingly becomes a pawn in evil Chancellor David Carlton's (Charles Dance's) plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain (Sir Michael Gambon). However, instead of bringing the Prime Minister down, Ali is embraced by the nation as the voice of youth and "realness", making the Prime Minister and his government more popular than ever.

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Plot Keywords:

talk to the hand gesture | hip hop music | rap music | sexual humor | gang member | 

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Taglines:

Tax Da Panty

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, pervasive crude humor, language and drug content

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the audio commentary, Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen) said that Alan Rickman and Sir Anthony Hopkins were offered the role of Deputy Prime Minister David Carlton, but turned it down with the part in the end being cast with another English actor, Charles Dance.

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Goofs

When Ali is chained to the fence as part of his protest, Ali can't resist and takes a bite out of a "chicken dipper" that is in the hand of one of the reporters. From the rear of the reporter you see him drop the remaining portion of the chicken into the box, when the view changes to a front-on shot, you see him drop the piece of chicken again.

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Quotes

David Carlton: Tell me, Ali, do you have a job?
Ali G: Unfortunately, I iz recently gone on the dole...
David Carlton: Really? When?
Ali G: Eight years and three months ago.
David Carlton: Says here you claim disability benefit, are you...?
Ali G: Yes, I iz actually spasticated. I iz got a terrible DJ'ing injury - I still ain't got full mobility in me main mixing finger...
[starts to air-mix, winces, feigns pain, and stops. Notices Carlton's fit secretary looking at him, so he points to his crotch]
Ali G: Everything down there's still working, though! Oh, yes...

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Crazy Credits

At the beginning of the film over the film certificate section Ali G comes on screen and introduces the film.

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Alternate Versions

Iin the original cut, the movie opens with Ali G appearing over the BBFC Certificate and changes the categorization from '15' to '18'. He goes on to warn about having sex in the back row of the cinema (other people's semen on the seats) and to suggest that our enjoyment will be enhanced by lighting a spliff. This thirty second introduction is missing from all international theatrical releases as well as all current home video releases.

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Connections

Spoofs The Matrix (1999)

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Soundtracks

BREAKDANCING ELECTRIC BOOGIE
(Joey Robinson (as Robinson)/Sylvia Robinson (as Robinson))
Performed by West Street Mob
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company & Sanctuary Copyrights Limited
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

User Reviews

I have a sense of humour

... and if you do too then you should watch this film. If you're a fan of Ali G then this film is definitely for you. It is very funny - Its probably not as funny as the TV show or the video as thats where Ali G's stupidity is in its element. While it wont go down as a great British movie, it definitely is one of the better ones and funnier than some more high profile movies, it is still very funny and childish. 7/10

Details

Official Sites:

Ali G's InDaHouse DVD Official site

Country:

France UK Germany

Language:

English French Spanish

Release Date:

22 March 2002 (UK)

Also Known As:

Ali G in da House: The Movie

Filming Locations:

Bray Studios, Down Place, Oakley Green, Berkshire, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

GBP5,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$23,280,529

Company Credits

Production Co:

FilmFour, Kalima Productions GmbH & Co. KG, StudioCanal

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1