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The Great Dictator <strong>(Criterion Collection)</strong> [DVD]
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The Great Dictator (Criterion Collection) (1940)

  
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In his first full talking film, Chaplin plays two roles: ruthless dictator Adenoid Hynkel of Tomania and a meek Jewish barber. An outlandish and poignant satire of Europe just before World War II, the film co-stars Paulette Goddard and Jack Oakie in his best role, as a Mussolini caricature. 125 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); audio commentary; documentary "The Tramp And The Dictator" (2002); theatrical trailer; bonus footage; featurettes; theatrical trailer; booklet. Two-disc set.
Academy Award ®
Nominee: Best Picture, Best Actor (Charles Chaplin), Best Supporting Actor (Jack Oakie), Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score
 
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Category:
Comedy
Director:
Charles Chaplin
Rated:
G
Color:
Black & White
Closed Captioned:
 Yes
Cast:  Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert, Grace Hayle, Carter DeHaven [Sr.], Maurice Moscovich, Emma Dunn, Bernard Gorcey, Paul Weigel, Chester Conklin, Esther Michelson, Hank Mann, Florence Wright, Eddie Gribbon, Davis Roberts, Eddie Dunn, Peter Lynn
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