Name: The Great Dictator
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy, War, Drama
Released: 1940-01-01
Duration: PT2h 5mM
Rating: 8.4
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell

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What is The Great Dictator (1940) about?

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

Question 2

Who stars in The Great Dictator?

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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.

Question 3

How long is The Great Dictator?

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

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Is The Great Dictator worth watching?

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

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Where can I watch The Great Dictator?

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