The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

1940 October 15, 1940
8.4/10
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8.5/10
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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.

Cast & Crew

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Director • 1889

Charlie Chaplin

Charles “Charlie” Chaplin (April 16, 1889 – December 25, 1977) was an English comic actor, film director and composer best-known for his work during the silent film era. He used mime, slapstick and other visual comedy routines, and continued well into the era of the talkies, though his films decreased in frequency by the end of the 1920s. His most famous role was that of The Tramp, which he first played in Kid Auto Races (1914). From 1914 onwards he was writing and directing most of his films, by 1916 he was producing them, and by 1918 he was also composing the music for them. In 1919 he co-founded United Artists. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Chaplin the 10th greatest male screen legend of all time.

Cast

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

1894

Carter DeHaven

Carter DeHaven

1886

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

1889

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

1874

Grace Hayle

Grace Hayle

1888

Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell

1894

Jack Oakie

Jack Oakie

1903

Maurice Moscovitch

Maurice Moscovitch

1871

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Impressive work

By moviereviewer570 • Aug 04, 2025

8/10

A solid film that showcases good storytelling and acting. 'The Great Dictator' is well-paced and engaging, making for an enjoyable viewing experience.

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Really enjoyed this

By cinemaster495 • Aug 04, 2025

9/10

'The Great Dictator' is a quality piece of filmmaking with good performances and an interesting story. The film manages to be both entertaining and meaningful.