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Palestinian Militants Threaten Bruno

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(Newser) – A Palestinian militant group mocked in the movie Bruno has warned ominously that it will "respond in the way we find suitable" against the film's star Sacha Baron Cohen. The movie "was part of a conspiracy against the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade," said a statement from the group.

In the movie, "Bruno" arranges to meet an alleged leader of the Martyrs Brigade, and tells the Palestinian he wants the "best in the business" to kidnap him. Bruno adds: "Al Qaeda is so 2001." This "was a dirty use of our brother," said a brigade statement. Cohen has not responded. But he told David Letterman this month that he aimed to film something unique: "a comedian interviewing a terrorist"—and "pray to God" the terrorist doesn't see the movie.

Sacha Baron Cohen vamps it up as Bruno.
Sacha Baron Cohen vamps it up as Bruno.   (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)
Sacha Baron Cohen as Bruno hosts the opening night of his new film at the AMC Empire Theater in New York City.
Sacha Baron Cohen as Bruno hosts the opening night of his new film at the AMC Empire Theater in New York City.   (AP Photo/Dave Allocca, StarPix)
"Bruno" star Sacha Baron Cohen responds to photographers at the movie's premiere in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
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Michael_CT
Jul 28, 09 3:03 AM CDT
Looks like he's gone too far this time. May it be a lesson. Reply
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Stuart
Jul 28, 09 5:40 AM CDT
Oh no, he made fun of ruthless murderous thugs and they will show him by being ruthless urderous thugs. That'll teach him.
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2-bits
Jul 28, 09 3:30 AM CDT
These terrorists groups deserve all the trolling they can get. I guess Sasha will have to be in (another) character for the rest of his life so he can avoid detection. Reply
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2-bits
Jul 28, 09 3:33 AM CDT
Honestly though, if the guy he interviewed is indicative of the rest of their leadership, he has nothing to worry about.
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DarkFrancis
Jul 28, 09 4:35 AM CDT
These guys have a pretty big list of hating to get through before SBC should be too concerned. Reply
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