Divorce, Italian Style
A wickedly funny and cynical satire that draws you into a scheming mind, balancing dark humor with social critique.
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Monsieur Verdoux
A wry, unsettling black comedy that balances charm with murder, inviting you to ponder morality while being entertained by a witty killer.
About 1947 film by Charlie Chaplin
Genres comedy, comedy drama
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Written by Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Benito Mussolini, Edna Purviance, Martha Raye, William Frawley, Barry Norton, Franklyn Farnum, Arthur Hohl
Music Charlie Chaplin
Runtime 124 min
Country United States
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