1940 · 125 min · NR

The Great Dictator

Name: The Great Dictator
Genre: Comedy, War
Released: 1940
Duration: 125 min
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell

Directed by Charlie Chaplin · Comedy, War

The Great Dictator (1940) is a Comedy film, directed by Charlie Chaplin set during the 1930s. It runs 125 minutes and is rated NR.

A dystopian, with a satirical and darkly comic tone. Themes of freedom & oppression, power & corruption, and identity run throughout.

Composer

Charlie ChaplinMeredith Willson

Cinematography

Roland TotherohKarl Struss

Cast

Charlie ChaplinPaulette GoddardJack OakieReginald GardinerHenry DaniellBilly GilbertGrace HayleCarter DeHaven

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

1930s

Premise & themes

Premise

Dystopian

Themes

Freedom & Oppression Power & Corruption Identity

Tone

SatiricalDarkly ComicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Measured

Dialogue

Balanced

Based on

Inspired By Real Events

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The Great Dictator

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Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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