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The Great Dictator

8.3/10

Rating

125 min

Runtime

1940

Release Year

Charlie Chaplin

Director

Cast

Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell

Quick Synopsis

In a fictional European country, Adenoid Hynkel, a ruthless dictator, seeks to enlarge his empire through aggressive policies and military actions. Meanwhile, a humble Jewish barber living under Hynkel's oppressive regime struggles to protect himself and his community from increasing persecution and discrimination.

Detailed Synopsis of The Great Dictator

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

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