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The Great Dictator (1940)
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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
Charlie Chaplinas Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
Paulette Goddardas Hannah
Jack Oakieas Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
Reginald Gardineras Commander Schultz
Henry Daniellas Garbitsch
Billy Gilbertas Field Marshal Herring
Grace Hayleas Madame Napaloni
Carter DeHavenas Spook
Maurice Moscovitchas Mr. Jaeckel
Emma Dunnas Mrs. Jaeckel
Bernard Gorceyas Mr. Mann
Paul Weigelas Mr. Agar
Chester Conklinas Barber's Customer
Esther Michelsonas Jewish Woman
Facts
| Release date | October 15, 1940 |
| Runtime | 125 min (2h 5m) โ longer as the 1940 average of 113 min |
| Genres | Comedy, War |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $2,000,000 |
| Box office | $11,000,000 (5.5ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0032553 |
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Questions
How long is The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is The Great Dictator worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.3/10 across 3,791 votes, which places it #1 of 8 films released in 1940 in this index (top 100%) and #14 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator was directed by Charlie Chaplin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Modern Times (1936), City Lights (1931), The Kid (1921).
Who stars in The Great Dictator?
Charlie Chaplin as Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber; Paulette Goddard as Hannah; Jack Oakie as Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria; Reginald Gardiner as Commander Schultz; Henry Daniell as Garbitsch; Billy Gilbert as Field Marshal Herring.
What is The Great Dictator rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Great Dictator?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/97791.