The Dictator

Sacha Baron Cohen co-wrote/stars in this comedy as Admiral General Shabazz Aladeen, a North African dictator who travels to New York City to address the United Nations. After his scheming uncle arranges to have him kidnapped and his beard shaved, the despot is left unrecognizable in the Big Apple. Stripped of his power, Aladeen befriends activist Zoey (Anna Faris) and plots to return home. With Ben Kingsley, John C. Reilly, Jason Mantzoukas. R-rated version; 83 min./Unrated version; 98 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DVS, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; deleted scenes; extended scenes.