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The Great Dictator (1940)

Once again - the whole world laughs!

  • Oct 15, 1940
  • 2h 5m
  • NR

8.3/10

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3,857 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Great Dictator is a 1940 comedy and war film directed by Charlie Chaplin. Its leading cast includes Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard and Jack Oakie. It runs for 2 hours 5 minutes.

Synopsis

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 5 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
8.3/10 from 3,857 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Original Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Charlie Chaplin Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
  • Paulette Goddard Hannah
  • Jack Oakie Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
  • Reginald Gardiner Commander Schultz
  • Henry Daniell Garbitsch
  • Billy Gilbert Field Marshal Herring
  • Grace Hayle Madame Napaloni
  • Carter DeHaven Spook
  • Maurice Moscovitch Mr. Jaeckel
  • Emma Dunn Mrs. Jaeckel
  • Bernard Gorcey Mr. Mann
  • Paul Weigel Mr. Agar
  • Chester Conklin Barber's Customer
  • Esther Michelson Jewish Woman
  • Hank Mann Storm Trooper Stealing Fruit
  • Florence Wright Blonde Secretary
  • Eddie Gribbon Tomanian Storm Trooper
  • Rudolph Anders Tomanian Commandant at Osterlich / Robert O. Davis

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