The Great Dictator 1940
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What is The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator is a film released in 1940. The movie centers around the life of two main characters.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1940
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 15, 1940
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,000,000
- Genres
- Comedy, War
- Updated
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Overview
The Great Dictator is a film released in 1940. The movie centers around the life of two main characters. One is a dictator who tries to expand his empire. This character is a prominent figure in a fictional regime. The other is a poor Jewish man who works as a barber. The barber's life is affected by the regime's policies. The barber tries to avoid persecution from the regime, which is led by the dictator. The film explores the relationship between these two characters and their respective roles in the story. The movie is a commentary on the politics and societal issues of its time. The film's plot and themes are significant to its overall message. The Great Dictator is a notable film in the history of cinema, known for its commentary on politics and society.
Should you watch it?
“A Jewish barber avoids persecution while a ruthless dictator tries expanding his empire.”
- features a dual role performance
- combines comedy and war themes
- deals with heavy historical persecution themes
Watch it if you want to see a classic comedy and war film about a dictator and a barber.
The film contains themes of war and persecution appropriate for its historical comedy genre.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release date of the film?
The film was released on 10/23/1940 in the US.
What genres is the film associated with?
The film is associated with comedy and war genres.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Who is the dictator in the film?
The dictator in the film is Adenoid Hynkel.
Who is trying to avoid persecution?
A poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.