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The Great Dictator

1940, Movie, NR, 127 mins

GREAT DICTATOR, THE
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The great Charlie Chaplin's first complete talkie, and a fascinating translation of his silent technique into a unique blend of slapstick, wordplay and heartfelt political commentary. He cast himself as both Adenoid Hynkel, dictator of Tomania (read: Adolph Hitler), and a nameless Jewish barber who awakens from a state of amnesia to learn that Hynkel is calling for the persecution of all Jews. Read the complete review for The Great Dictator
Year: 1940
Rated NR

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Cast
Charlie Chaplin: Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania/A Jewish Barber
Paulette Goddard: Hannah
Jack Oakie: Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
Reginald Gardiner: Schultz
Henry Daniell: Garbitsch
Billy Gilbert: Herring

 

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