The Great Dictator
"Once again - the whole world laughs!"
Originally released in 1940. The Great Dictator is a comedy/war film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, and Jack Oakie
Synopsis
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3,585 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$11M
5.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Grace Hayle
as Madame Napaloni
Carter DeHaven
as Spook
Maurice Moscovitch
as Mr. Jaeckel
Emma Dunn
as Mrs. Jaeckel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Dictator about?
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
Who directed The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was The Great Dictator released?
The Great Dictator was released on October 15, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Dictator?
The main cast of The Great Dictator includes Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell.
Is The Great Dictator worth watching?
The Great Dictator has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 3,585 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.