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    The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

    21'

    2011-05-24

    6

    Documentary

    Overview:

    In this visual essay, Charles Chaplin biographer Jeffrey Vance, author of "Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema", draws upon a wealth of photography as well as a wide range of interviews (Paulette Goddard, Sydney Chaplin, Chuck Jones, Leni Riefenstahl, Mel Brooks, Joan Collins et al.) to examine the production history of "The Great Dictator", the film's importance as a satire, and legacy.

    DirectingAbbey LustgartenWritingJeffrey Vance

    Cast

    1

    Self (voice)

    Jeffrey Vance

    3

    Self (archive footage)

    Charlie Chaplin

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Paulette Goddard

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Jack Oakie

    3

    Self (archive footage)

    Joan Collins

    2

    Self (archive footage)

    Chuck Jones

    2

    Self (archive footage)

    Mel Brooks

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. The Criterion Collection
    • Vote Count: 1
    • Popularity: 0.7038
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet

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