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The Great Dictator

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After dedicated service in the Great War, a Jewish barber (Charles Chaplin) spends years in an army hospital recovering from his wounds, unaware of the simultaneous rise of fascist dictator Adenoid Hynkel (also Chaplin) and his anti-Semitic policies. When the barber, who bears a remarkable resemblance to Hynkel, returns to his quiet neighborhood, he is stunned by the brutal changes and recklessly joins a beautiful girl (Paulette Goddard) and her neighbors in rebelling.
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Charlie Chaplin demonstrates that his comedic voice is undiminished by dialogue in this rousing satire of tyranny, which may be more distinguished by its uplifting humanism than its gags.

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Kat Sachs Chicago Reader Chaplin鈥檚 iconic speech at the end of the film is only too relevant nowadays. Feb 7, 2025 Full Review William Goss Film.com The first full-blown talkie from the biggest star of the silent era, complete with a message that Chaplin couldn't have sent more loudly or clearly. Jun 1, 2011 Full Review

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Garrett B A humorous political satire comedy from Charlie Chaplin Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/06/25 Full Review Jacob B My idea of the perfect satire: biting, genuinely funny, ageless and ecumenical in its truly moving final speech. Chaplin was never better. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review
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Synopsis After dedicated service in the Great War, a Jewish barber (Charles Chaplin) spends years in an army hospital recovering from his wounds, unaware of the simultaneous rise of fascist dictator Adenoid Hynkel (also Chaplin) and his anti-Semitic policies. When the barber, who bears a remarkable resemblance to Hynkel, returns to his quiet neighborhood, he is stunned by the brutal changes and recklessly joins a beautiful girl (Paulette Goddard) and her neighbors in rebelling.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Screenwriter
Charlie Chaplin
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Charles Chaplin Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 15, 1940, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
2h 8m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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