The Great Dictator 1940
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SplatDictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
as Hannah
as Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
as Commander Schultz
as Garbitsch
as Field Marshal Herring
as Madame Napaloni
as Spook
as Mr. Jaeckel
as Mrs. Jaeckel
Director:
Writer:
Charlie Chaplin
Stars:
Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert, Grace Hayle, Carter DeHaven, Maurice Moscovitch, Emma Dunn,
Genres:
Comedy,War
Release Date:
1940 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
125 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Great Dictator
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
as Hannah
as Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
as Commander Schultz
as Garbitsch
as Field Marshal Herring
as Madame Napaloni
as Spook
as Mr. Jaeckel
as Mrs. Jaeckel
as Mr. Mann
as Mr. Agar
as Barber's Customer
as Jewish Woman
as Storm Trooper Stealing Fruit
as Blonde Secretary
as Tomanian Storm Trooper
as Tomanian Commandant at Osterlich / Robert O. Davis
as Whitewashed Storm Trooper
as Secretary
as Commander of Storm Troopers
as Heinrich Schtick / Translator (voice)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Tomainian Prison Guard in 1918 (uncredited)
as Compact Parachute Inventor (uncredited)
as Tomanian Officer (uncredited)
as Ghetto Extra (uncredited)
as Reporter from International Press (uncredited)
as Sculptor (uncredited)
as Hospital Superintendent (uncredited)
as Jewish Man (uncredited)
as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
as Friendly Storm Trooper (uncredited)
as Storm Trooper (uncredited)
as Officer (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Big Bertha Gunnery Officer (uncredited)
as Man Seated on Bed (uncredited)
as Banquet Butler (uncredited)
as Blonde Secretary (uncredited)
as Bald Barbershop Customer (uncredited)
as Hynkel's Staff Officer (uncredited)
as Jewish Woman (uncredited)
as Dance Extra at Ball (uncredited)
as Jewish Man (uncredited)
as Storm Trooper Officer (uncredited)
as Officer Extra (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Soldier in 1918 Tomainia (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
as Prison Guard (uncredited)
as Officer (uncredited)
as Hynkel's Barber (uncredited)
as Soldier in Field (uncredited)
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
as Storm Trooper (uncredited)
as Aggie (uncredited)
as Conductor (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Woman in Crowd (uncredited)
as Ball Guest (uncredited)
as Ball Guest (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
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