The Great Dictator
Once again - the whole world laughs!
ComedyWaramnesianazihairdresserpropagandaworld war idictatorjewish ghettofascismworld war iinational socialismnational socialist partysatire
A bold satirical comedy that uses slapstick and pathos to confront fascism and deliver a humanist plea for compassion and reason.
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
Essence
Ensemble
Charlie Chaplin
Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
Paulette Goddard
Hannah
Jack Oakie
Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
Reginald Gardiner
Commander Schultz
Henry Daniell
Garbitsch
Billy Gilbert
Field Marshal Herring
Grace Hayle
Madame Napaloni
Carter DeHaven
Spook
Maurice Moscovitch
Mr. Jaeckel
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Jaeckel
Bernard Gorcey
Mr. Mann
Paul Weigel
Mr. Agar
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