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:

Vote Ali G

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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

This movie featured a few actors and actresses 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

The police officer (played by Graham McTavish) that shows Ali G around at customs wears a crown and a pip on his shoulder. This would denote the rank of Chief Superintendent except that the crown and pip are the wrong way round.

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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 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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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

References The Nutty Professor (1996)

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Soundtracks

Straight Outta Compton
(M.C. Ren (as MC Ren)/Ice Cube/Eazy-E)
Performed by NWA
Courtesy of EMI Records Limited

User Reviews

Potter, Ali's better dan you

Ali G Indahouse has got to be one of the funniest films I've seen in a long time, and Cohen's portrayal of a British gangsta is hilarious. This film has cult classic written all over it, and it features some really great lines. Ali G Indahouse is a good-time party movie that will leave the viewer laughing literally from beginning to end. Definitely Vote Ali G and keep it real.

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