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The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great Dictator
  • Genres: Comedy, War
  • Release Date: 1940-10-15
  • Runtime: 125 minutes
  • Rating: 8.298/10 (3440 votes)
  • Budget: $2,000,000
  • Revenue: $11,000,000
  • Production Companies: Charles Chaplin Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.6262
  • Languages: English, Esperanto

Cast & Crew

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

as Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber

Paulette Goddard

Paulette Goddard

as Hannah

Jack Oakie

Jack Oakie

as Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria

Reginald Gardiner

Reginald Gardiner

as Commander Schultz

Henry Daniell

Henry Daniell

as Garbitsch

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

as Field Marshal Herring

Grace Hayle

Grace Hayle

as Madame Napaloni

Carter DeHaven

Carter DeHaven

as Spook

Maurice Moscovitch

Maurice Moscovitch

as Mr. Jaeckel

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

as Mrs. Jaeckel

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Original Trailer

Charlie Chaplin - Final Speech from The Great Dictator

Three Reasons: The Great Dictator

THE GREAT DICTATOR Trailer (1940) - The Criterion Collection

External Links

Keywords

amnesianazihairdresserpropagandaworld war idictatorjewish ghettofascismworld war iinational socialismnational socialist partysatirespeechblack and whitebarbershopanti warfictitious country

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Dictator?

The Great Dictator is a Comedy, War movie directed by . It was released on 1940-10-15.

Who are the main actors in The Great Dictator?

The main cast includes Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, .

Where can I watch The Great Dictator online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great Dictator is available.

Is The Great Dictator based on a true story?

Once again - the whole world laughs!

What is the IMDb rating of The Great Dictator?

The Great Dictator has an IMDb rating of 8.298/10 based on 3440 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great Dictator?

The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $11,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Dictator?

The soundtrack was composed by Charles Chaplin Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great Dictator filmed?

The Great Dictator was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great Dictator?

The total runtime of The Great Dictator is 125 minutes.

Is The Great Dictator suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great Dictator?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great Dictator.

Does The Great Dictator have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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