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 unwittingly becomes a pawn in the evil Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. 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 | gang member | white male pretending to be black | rapper | 

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Taglines:

Tax Da Panty

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

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:

£5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£3,231,673 (United Kingdom), 24 March 2002, Limited Release

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie stars a few actors who have also starred in EastEnders (1985). These are Kellie Bright (Julie), Ray Panthaki (Hassan), Nabil Elouahabi (Jezzy Jeff), and Rudolph Walker (President Mwepu).

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Goofs

When Ali G is chained to the fence with his pants pulled down he is seen by a passing group of young school girls. The teacher walks over to confront him and when the camera pans back to Ali G his pants are pulled up. When the teacher is standing in front of him his pants are pulled down again.

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Quotes

Ali G: We is gunna hire the A-team.

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Crazy Credits

At the end of the film over part of the closing credits, Ali comes on screen imploring the audience to buy all the merchandise.

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Connections

Featured in The British Comedy Awards 2006 Live (2006)

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Soundtracks

OH BABY YEAH!
Written and Produced by Andy Richards (as Andrew Richards) and Michael Higham

User Reviews

Ali G loses no effect on the big screen - a hilarious comedy!

Ali G earned his fame on the small screen - though the big screen has not lost him any kudos either. Ali G Indahouse is a hilarious laugh-a-second fun fest - just like on the small screen. He has lost none of his character or stupidity at all, and behind all that - none of the film is brainless fluff either. A human side to Ali is revealed during the film, the idea of Ali G running for PM is a brilliant, fresh and funny one - and the incessant stupidity of Staines' gangster man is mixed well with the stern, harsh world that is politics. The film is also full of brilliant new characters - and instead of just interview after interview, we get a proper comedy film that never gets repetitive or boring. So why didn't I give it ten stars? Well, the ending was funny, but also botched and failed - none of it made sense. And in parts, the film became offensive in trying to be funny - but that's Ali G for you - if it isn't offensive, it isn't itself, and it is totally and utterly ruined. Ali G's big screen debut was a success in my belief, and should have got into the 6-7 average rating range on IMDb. But it could have got worse as well, and people are bound to have mixed opinions, especially on a film such as this.

On the whole, Ali G Indahouse is hilarious British comedy at its best - and funniest, and most clever. A great job! 9/10