Original costumes from The Dictator on display...

In The Dictator controversial comedian Sacha Baron Cohen assumes his latest parody role as 'General Admiral Haffaz Aladeen' of the fictional country of the Republic of Wadiya.

The Dictator movie costume exhibit

To promote the comedy these faux military costumes worn by Sacha Baron Cohen in the movies as 'The Dictator' were on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on May 30, 2012.

The Dictator movie billboard

Even though the display says Jason Alper who worked on Bruno, Borat and Ali G is responsible for the costumes, other sources credit Jeffrey Kurland as Costume Designer on the movie. You can also see his work in the Ocean's Eleven remake, Erin Brokovich and My Best Friend's Wedding, plus you can also enjoy his costumes in Inception.

Original outfit worn by Sacha Baron Cohen in The Dictator

These costumes help convey the spoof nature of this Dictator with his overabundance of military rank insignia, ribbons and badges.

Military outfit worn by Sacha Baron Cohen as General Admiral Aladeen

Whilst not everyone may like Sacha Baron Cohen's latest character creation, and may even find him offensive, you can't fault that these costume designs are pretty effective at transforming the comedian into a fictitious North African Dictator.

The Dictator movie billboard

Buy the soundtrack: The Dictator - Music from the Motion Picture [Explicit]