The Great Dictator
Once again - the whole world laughs!
19402h 5m8.3(3,764 votes)
ComedyWar
Synopsis
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
The Great Dictator (1940) is a comedy and war film directed by Charlie Chaplin. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, and Jack Oakie. The film runs for 2 hours 5 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.3 out of 10 from 3,764 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator stars Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, and Reginald Gardiner, and was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes.
When did The Great Dictator come out?
The Great Dictator was released in 1940.
What genre is The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator is a comedy and war film.
Is The Great Dictator worth watching?
The Great Dictator holds an average audience score of 8.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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