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.
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| Sacha Baron Cohen | ... |
Ali G / Borat
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Rico
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| Gina La Piana | ... |
Hoochie 1
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Hoochie 2
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Dominic Delesilva | ... |
Young Boy
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Mum
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Jesse Acosta | ... |
Gangster
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Mário Aguilar | ... |
Gangster
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Gary Baxley | ... |
Gangster
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Gangster
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John Estrada | ... |
Gangster
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David Follosco | ... |
Gangster
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Gerald Gonzales | ... |
Gangster
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Gangster
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Robert Jimenez | ... |
Gangster
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George Lopez | ... |
Gangster
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Manny Perez | ... |
Gangster
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Magdaleno Robles Jr. | ... |
Gangster
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Danny Romo | ... |
Gangster
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Jacob Salas | ... |
Gangster
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Carlos Sánchez | ... |
Gangster
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| Emiliano Torres | ... |
Gangster
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Robert Zepeda | ... |
Gangster
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Ed the Dog | ... |
2 Pac
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Barbara New | ... |
Nan
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| Martin Freeman | ... |
Ricky C
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| Tony Way | ... |
Dave
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Nabil Elouahabi | ... |
Jezzy F
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Caretaker
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| Ray Panthaki | ... |
Hassan B
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Dean Batchelor | ... |
East Staines Massiv
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| Adam Deacon | ... |
East Staines Massiv
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Roberto Viana | ... |
East Staines Massiv
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Imran Akhtar | ... |
Cub Scout
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| Jaimie Boubezari | ... |
Cub Scout
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Charlie G. Hawkins | ... |
Cub Scout
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George Keane | ... |
Cub Scout
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Alex Peters | ... |
Cub Scout
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Billy Stewart | ... |
Cub Scout
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Jack Thompson | ... |
Cub Scout
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Stephen Bent | ... |
John - Nike Leisure Centre Manager
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| Anna Keaveney | ... |
Secretary
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| Michael Gambon | ... |
Prime Minister
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| Charles Dance | ... |
David Carlton
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| Eileen Essell | ... |
Mrs. Hugh
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| Kellie Bright | ... |
Julie
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Janet Mitchell | ... |
Tracey
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| Naomi Campbell | ... |
Naomi Campbell
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| John Scott Martin | ... |
Mr. Johnson
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| Jonathan Aris | ... |
Reporter
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Stewart Wright | ... |
Cameraman
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Alan Swan
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| Rhona Mitra | ... |
Kate Hedges
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Frank Dunne | ... |
Blind Polisher
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Diana Van Proosdy | ... |
Headteacher
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Michael Cowan | ... |
Man in House
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Headmistress
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Astley Scutcher | ... |
Jonathan
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David Henry | ... |
Mayor
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Maggie Ellis | ... |
Mayor's Wife
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Joe Geary | ... |
Floor Manager
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| Geoffrey Kirkness | ... |
Presenter
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John Warnaby | ... |
David Griffiths
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Andy Bell | ... |
Anchorman
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Roger Brierley | ... |
Town Hall Official
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Ivor Mazer | ... |
Thomas Alvarez
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Elaine Mazer | ... |
Mrs. Alvarez
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| Craig Crosbie | ... |
Leader of the Opposition
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| Jeffry Wickham | ... |
Speaker
(as Jeffrey Wickham)
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| Graham McTavish | ... |
Police Officer - Customs
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| Maggie McCarthy | ... |
Karen
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| Lloyd McGuire | ... |
John
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Edward Highmore | ... |
Cabinet MP
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Martin Ball | ... |
Customs Official
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| Steffan Rhodri | ... |
Welsh Teacher
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Stephen Boswell | ... |
Page Boy
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Jeanette Vane | ... |
The Queen
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John Humphrys | ... |
John Humphreys
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Jon Snow | ... |
Jon Snow
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Daphne Cheung | ... |
President Wattana
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Peter Law | ... |
Mongolian Delegate
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| Rudolph Walker | ... |
President Mwepu
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John Adewole | ... |
President Oompeba
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Julian Sua | ... |
Chinese Delegate
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| Colin Stinton | ... |
US Delegate
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| Olegar Fedoro | ... |
Russian Delegate
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| Stefan Kalipha | ... |
Iranian Delegate
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Bruce Jamieson | ... |
Journalist
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Mark Theodore | ... |
Journalist
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Marianne Levy | ... |
Journalist
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Martin Wimbush | ... |
MP
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Jasper Jacob | ... |
MP
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Richard Madeley
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Judy Finnigan | ... |
Judy Finnigan
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Matt Green | ... |
Englefield Green Massiv
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James Allen | ... |
Guard
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| Carl McCrystal | ... |
Guard
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Jamie Glassman | ... |
Dr. J
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Matt Wilkinson | ... |
Police Officer 1
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Adrian Hylton | ... |
Foreman
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Andrew Dunn | ... |
Police Officer 2
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| Ione Brown | ... |
Butler
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| Daniela Lavender | ... |
Maid
(as Daniella Lavender)
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| Judith Shekoni | ... |
Jacuzzi Girl
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Mario Aguilar Jr. | ... |
Gangster (uncredited)
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| Sonny Caldinez | ... |
Ambassador (uncredited)
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Rusty Goffe | ... |
Dwarf (uncredited)
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Caity Jayne | ... |
Young Girl (uncredited)
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Ian Maden | ... |
Customs Officer (uncredited)
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| Isabelle Pasco | ... |
Suzy (uncredited)
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| Petia Pavlova | ... |
Blonde in Airport (uncredited)
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| Aruna Shields | ... |
Dream Girl (uncredited)
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Bongo Drum Girl no. 3 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mark Mylod | ||
Written by
| Sacha Baron Cohen | ... | (written by) & |
| Dan Mazer | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Sacha Baron Cohen | ... | executive producer |
| Mairi Bett | ... | line producer |
| Tim Bevan | ... | producer |
| Eric Fellner | ... | producer |
| Peter Fincham | ... | executive producer |
| William Green | ... | producer |
| Dan Mazer | ... | producer |
| Debra Piazzie | ... | line producer: Los Angeles |
| Natascha Wharton | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Adam F. | ||
Cinematography by
| Ashley Rowe | ||
Editing by
| Paul Knight | ||
Editorial Department
| Catriona Delbridge | ... | assistant editor (as Catriona Richardson) |
| Alastair Grimshaw | ... | first assistant editor |
| Steve Harrow | ... | post-production consultant |
| Peter Hunt | ... | color timer |
| Jason Wheeler | ... | negative cutter |
| Aaron Coot | ... | dailies operator (uncredited) |
| Simon Harris | ... | assistant editor: Synxspeed (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Zora DeHorter | ||
| Lucinda Syson | ||
Production Design by
| Jon Billington | ||
| Grenville Horner | ||
Art Direction by
| Sandy Garfield | ||
| Sarah Kane | ||
| David Walley | ||
Set Decoration by
| Gemma Ryan | ||
Costume Design by
| Annie Hardinge | ||
Makeup Department
| Ann Buchanan | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
| Hanna Coles | ... | makeup artist |
| Rowena Dean | ... | daily makeup |
| Sarah Trudi Herrmann | ... | makeup artist |
| Denise Hooper | ... | makeup artist: Los Angeles |
| Tara McDonald | ... | makeup artist: dailies |
| Lynda Kyle Walker | ... | hair stylist: LA |
Production Management
| Jeanette Haley | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Peter Stenning | ... | production manager |
| Michelle Wright | ... | executive in charge of production: Working Title Films |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Matthew Baker | ... | second assistant director (as Matt Baker) |
| Joe Geary | ... | third assistant director |
| Jude Harrison | ... | second assistant director: additional photography |
| Max Keene | ... | first assistant director |
| Jerry Simer | ... | first assistant director: Los Angeles |
| David Welch | ... | second assistant director: Los Angeles |
Art Department
| Clare Andrade | ... | production buyer |
| Jon Billington | ... | production designer: Los Angeles |
| Rob Cameron | ... | art department assistant |
| Gary Gleeson | ... | head of department painter |
| Craig Gray | ... | construction manager |
| Madelaine Leech | ... | art director: on-camera |
| Tony Marks | ... | carpenter |
| Garry Moore | ... | standby carpenter |
| Nina Ross | ... | assistant art director |
| Steve 'Moose' Smith | ... | props daily |
| Tim Upton | ... | prop storeman |
Sound Department
| Christopher Ackland | ... | foley editor |
| Henry Dobson | ... | dubbing supervisor: international versions |
| Glenn Freemantle | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Chris Gurney | ... | boom operator |
| Lee Herrick | ... | dialog & adr editor |
| Brendan Nicholson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Derek Norman | ... | production sound mixer |
| Darren Polish | ... | audio description narrator |
| Kath Pollard | ... | adr recordist |
| Tom Sayers | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mark Sheffield | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Nick Watson | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| Andrew Caller | ... | sound technician (uncredited) |
| Mario Lorenzo | ... | sound supervisor: mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Erick Brennan | ... | special effects: Los Angeles |
| Christina Carothers | ... | special effects: Los Angeles |
| Robert Hutchins | ... | special effects: Los Angeles |
| Steve Lucas | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Colin Mapson | ... | senior special effects technician |
| James Robinson | ... | special effects: Los Angeles |
| Chuck Schulthies III | ... | special effects: Los Angeles (as Chuck Schulthies) |
| Steve Tripplett | ... | special effects: Los Angeles |
Visual Effects by
| Angela Barson | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Steve Boag | ... | visual effects supervisor: Cineimage |
| Matt Bristowe | ... | facility coordinator |
| Martin Bullard | ... | optical supervisor: Cineimage |
| Simon Cox | ... | data operator |
| Mark Curtis | ... | digital compositor |
| Stefan Drury | ... | visual effects producer |
| Dan Duran | ... | digital artist (as Daniel Walton) |
| Paddy Eason | ... | digital compositor |
| Michael Elson | ... | head of production |
| Richard Etchells | ... | data operator |
| Charles Green | ... | colour grader: Cineimage |
| Ed Hawkins | ... | on-set visual effects supervisor |
| Charley Henley | ... | digital compositor |
| Rob Hill | ... | data operator |
| Martin Hobbs | ... | supervising visual effects producer / visual effects production coordinator: MPC |
| Douglas Larmour | ... | digital compositor (as Doug Larmour) |
| Charlotte Loughnane | ... | data operator |
| Begoña López | ... | facility coordinator |
| Jessica Norman | ... | digital compositor |
| Matthew Packham | ... | data operator |
| Sally Spencer | ... | data operator |
| Jelena Stojanovic | ... | digital compositor |
| Matthew Symonds | ... | compositor: titles, Cineimage / digital visual effects artist: Cineimage |
| Tom Wood | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| Carlos Ayala | ... | stunts |
| Richard Dwyer | ... | stunts |
| Dorothy Ford | ... | stunts (as Dorothy Anne Ford) |
| Paul Kulik | ... | utility stunts |
| Julius LeFlore | ... | stunt coordinator: Los Angeles / stunts |
| Lex Milloy | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gilbert Rosales | ... | stunts |
| Marcus Salgado | ... | stunts |
| Kaye Wade | ... | stunts |
| Rod Woodruff | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Garrett Benson | ... | assistant camera |
| Mike Benson | ... | director of photography: Los Angeles (as Michael Benson) |
| Peter Byrne | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Ian Clark | ... | focus puller |
| Paul Edwards | ... | steadicam operator |
| David Gray | ... | stand by rigger |
| Tony Hair | ... | lighting electrician |
| Jon Head | ... | grip |
| John Hembrough | ... | steadicam operator: additional crew |
| Dafydd Hobson | ... | director of photography: second unit, additional photography (as Daf Hobson) |
| Douglas S. Holgate | ... | aerial director of photography: Los Angeles (as Doug Holgate) |
| Dai Hopkins | ... | key grip |
| Giles Keyte | ... | still photographer |
| Henry Landgrebe | ... | camera trainee |
| Steve Lawes | ... | focus puller: "b" camera |
| Seamus McGarvey | ... | additional camera operator / director of photography: additional photography |
| Jem Morton | ... | grip: dallies |
| Phil Penfold | ... | best boy |
| Larry S. Prinz | ... | gaffer |
| Susannah Watson | ... | third assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Jefferson Clode | ... | casting assistant |
| Zora DeHorter | ... | casting: Los Angeles |
| Berenice Percival | ... | casting assistant |
Location Management
| Giles Edleston | ... | assistant location manager |
| Pat Karam | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Nick Angel | ... | music supervisor / musical director |
| John Bell | ... | orchestrator |
| Michael Higham | ... | music editor (as Mike Higham) |
| Nick Ingman | ... | additional orchestrator / conductor |
| Kathy Nelson | ... | executive in charge of music |
| Andy Richards | ... | score mixer |
| Mike Ross-Trevor | ... | recording engineer |
| Hilary Skewes | ... | musicians contractor |
| Rolf Wilson | ... | orchestra leader |
| Alexandra Hill | ... | music assistant (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jody Blose | ... | script supervisor |
| Liz Elizabeth West | ... | script supervisor (as Elizabeth West) |
Transportation Department
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | driver: camera car |
Additional Crew
| Christina Angeloudes | ... | paralegal |
| Jackie Bazan | ... | dvd publicist |
| Kellie Belle | ... | product placement supervisor |
| Orlagh Collins | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Sara Curran | ... | head of legal/business affairs |
| Matt Curtis | ... | title designer |
| Michele Du Verney | ... | choreographer |
| Hannah Farrell | ... | assistant: Natascha Wharton |
| Dez Gray | ... | utility stand-in |
| Manny Jimenez Sr. | ... | technical advisor (as Manny Jimenez) |
| Ed King | ... | assistant to director |
| Marshall Leviten | ... | production coordinator |
| Rhys Maitland-Jones | ... | sync rushes |
| Peter McKernan | ... | pilot: Los Angeles (as Peter McKernan Jr.) |
| Jessica Parker | ... | production runner |
| Sinbad Phgura | ... | choreographer |
| Ritchie G. Piert Sr. | ... | production coordinator (as Ritchie Piert Sr.) |
| Anna Raynsford | ... | unit publicist |
| Tina Shadick | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Lucy Wainwright | ... | legal advisor |
| Sarah Jane Wright | ... | production executive |
| Randee Lynne Jensen | ... | creative assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Richard Curtis | ... | special thanks |
| Steve Golin | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- FilmFour
- Kalima Productions GmbH & Co. KG
- StudioCanal
- TalkBack Productions
- WT2 Productions
- Working Title Films
Distributors
- Mars Distribution (2002) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Spain) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (2002) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Universal Focus (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2002) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (DVD)
- Cinema Foobio (2004) (Japan) (video) (VOD)
- HBO Pacific Partners of Netherlands Antilles (2011) (India) (tv) (Mumbai)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- One Gate Media (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Shemaroo Entertainment (2009) (India) (video) (Chennai)
- Sub (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- SubTV (2006) (Finland) (tv)
- TV5 (2013) (Finland) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2003) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2003) (Finland) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures (2002) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2002) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2004) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Moving Picture Company (MPC) (visual effects)
- West EFX (special effects: Los Angeles)
Other Companies
- A1 Animals (dog supplied by)
- AP (main title design)
- ARRI Lighting Rental (lighting and grip equipment)
- ARRI Lighting Rental (lighting equipment)
- ARRI Media (camera equipment)
- Active Accents (talent agency)
- Aeroshoot Film Services (facilities)
- Angels & Bermans (costumes)
- Anonymous Content (thanks)
- Audiolink Radio Communications (walkie talkies)
- Carlo Manzi Rentals (costumes)
- Cine Image Film Opticals (titles and opticals)
- D K E Entertainment (extras casting)
- Gearbox Sound and Vision (additional ProTools systems supplied by)
- J.L. Fisher (camera dolly: Los Angeles)
- Jason Wheeler Film Services (negative cutting)
- K&K Lighting (lighting: Los Angeles)
- Mad Dog 2020 (extras casting)
- McKernan Motion Picture Aviation (aerial unit: Los Angeles)
- Midnight Transfer (editing facilities and equipment)
- Out of Eden (score mixed at)
- Panavision (camera equipment: Los Angeles)
- Production Copier Company (production equipment and services)
- Reelsound (sound post-production)
- Russells (music legal services)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
- Sony Music Studios (music recorded at)
- Sprockets and Bytes (sound transfer)
- Steeple Post Production Services (post-production consultancy)
- Universal Island Records (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ali G (Sacha Baron Cohen) unwittingly becomes a pawn in evil Chancellor David Carlton's (Charles Dance) plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain (Sir Michael Gambon). However, instead of bringing down the Prime Minister, 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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| Taglines | Cleaning Da Filth From Da PM's Hood See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In May 2012, local councillors in Staines voted to to officially rename the town "Staines-upon-Thames", in order to boost local economy and avoid gangland associations due to the negative portrayal of the town in this movie. See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Casino Royale/Happy Feet/Bobby/Fast Food Nation/Candy/Come Early Morning (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Straight Outta Compton See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Quotes |
Ali G:
BELONG? That's a very sexist way to talk about these bitches! See more » |