The Great Dictator(1940)

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Synopsis

This classic 1940 comedy features Charlie Chaplin speaking on screen for the first time in a dual role as a sweet Jewish barber, Hynkel and murderous, Hitler-like Napoloni, the dictator of Bacteria. Particularly delightful comic scenes include Hynkel's ballet dance with a globe, and a cake fight between Hynkel and Napoloni.
This classic 1940 comedy features Charlie Chaplin speaking on screen for the first time in a dual role as a sweet Jewish barber, Hynkel and murderous, Hitler-like Napoloni, the dictator of Bacteria. Particularly …
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In Theaters

  • October 13, 1940

Genres

Comedy

Run Time

2 hours 9 minutes

Distributors

United Artists Films

Director

CAST

Charlie Chaplin

Jewish Barber, Dictator of Tomania

Paulette Goddard

Hannah

Jack Oakie

Napaloni--Dictator of Bacteria

Reginald Gardiner

Schulz

Henry Daniell

Garbitsch
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