The Dictator -2012- Bluray Unrated Better
: Characters like the "Busty Heart" and a longer appearance by Larry King are exclusive to this version.
Here’s a quick guide to The Dictator (2012) — specifically the version.
The headline feature of the Blu‑ray is the , which runs 98 minutes compared to the theatrical cut's 83 minutes . That's 15 minutes of additional footage , though some sources claim "almost 20 minutes". Here is what the extra time adds. The Dictator -2012- BluRay UNRATED
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The movie opens with Admiral General Aladeen, the brutal and eccentric dictator of Wadiya, a small African country. Aladeen is known for his extravagant lifestyle, and his regime is marked by corruption, oppression, and violence. When Aladeen comes to the United States for a visit, he discovers that his funds have been frozen by the U.S. government. : Characters like the "Busty Heart" and a
In comedy, more is often better—especially when dealing with Sacha Baron Cohen's brand of shock humor. The unrated cut provides:
While the theatrical version clocks in at a lean 83 minutes, the , pushing the runtime to 98 minutes. That's 15 minutes of additional footage , though
: This cut adds approximately 15–20 minutes of footage not seen in theaters.
However, many felt The Dictator fell short of Cohen's earlier work:
: Contains additional sexual dialogue, nudity, and provocative jokes that were removed to tighten the theatrical runtime. Total Runtime : The unrated cut runs for approximately 98 minutes , compared to the 83-minute theatrical version. BluRay Technical Specifications Video Quality