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The Great Dictator
A bold mix of slapstick and chilling satire that swings from hilarious to deeply moving, ending on a note of soaring hope.
About 1940 film directed by Charlie Chaplin
Genres drama, comedy, war, parody, slapstick, comedy drama, anti-war, political satire, comedy of error
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Written by Charlie Chaplin
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Chester Conklin, Leo White, Billy Gilbert, Henry Daniell, Hans Conried
Music Charlie Chaplin, Meredith Willson
Runtime 125 min
Country United States
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