The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator is a 1940 political satire film by Charlie Chaplin. The film is about an amnesiac Jewish barber escaping from the persecution of the Tomainian dictator Adenoid Hynkel.
- Age rating:Everyone
- Director:Charles Chaplin
- Duration:2h 5m
- Genre:Comedy, Drama, War
- Release date:1941-03-07
- Stars:Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie
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- #1April 23, 2018"Talk about one of the classic. Charlie Chaplin in his prime. This movie is such a great piece of comedy that transcends the years. Chaplin and his amazing sense of comedic timing not only stars in this movie, but also directs. If you have never seen this movie, go get it. Get to know where comedy started and see a true master of the craft."
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What are the best comedy movies - #2May 1, 2018"The Great Dictator is a controversial masterpiece staring Charlie Chaplin. It offers both a cutting caricature of Adolf Hitler and a sly tweaking of Chaplin's own comic persona.The Great Dictator is a film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin."
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What are the best movies - #3April 17, 2018"Without a doubt that charlie chaplin is one favorite comedian of all time. I would love to have this movie in my collection, it would be a great addition. i wouldn't mind buying for 19.99 instead of rent it for 3.99. This is a classic one"
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What are the best movies and TV shows - #4October 2, 2017"This is the only Chaplin movie I've seen, but its hilarious. Its one of the only comedies I can think of that has to do with Hitler, aside from maybe that Brad Pitt one. Highly recommend."
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What are the best Charlie Chaplin movies - #5July 10, 2018"You know Charlie Chaplin is a great actor, director and writer. He confronts issue while adding comedic scenarios. This is an example of a masterpiece in the sense of satire."
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What are the best satire movies - #6April 3, 2017"I was working my way through Chapman's movies, and when I watched this one I was just blown away. The acting in this one is probably his best yet!"
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What are the best Charlie Chaplin movies - #7January 17, 2017"This is a classic movie, with an important topic. The run time is a bit long, but it has great reviews from everyone across the board."
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What are the best movies of all time - #8January 10, 2017"I liked this film, it was one of Charlie Chaplin's epic productions. It was very controversial for the time"
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What are the best movies of all time - #9February 16, 2017"This is one of my favorite Chaplin films. Certainly worth a watch!"
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