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The Great Dictator

NR19402h 5mCharlie Chaplin
IMDb 8.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%
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"Once again - the whole world laughs!"

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

ComedyWar
AmnesiaNaziHairdresserPropagandaWorld War IDictatorJewish GhettoFascismWorld War IiNational Socialism

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Great Dictator (1940) about?

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

Who stars in The Great Dictator?

The Great Dictator stars 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). The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

How long is The Great Dictator?

The Great Dictator has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1940. It is rated NR.

Is The Great Dictator worth watching?

The Great Dictator holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Comedy, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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