# The Great Dictator (1940)

> Charlie Chaplin turns a dual-role slapstick farce into a compassionate, fiercely anti-fascist denunciation of dictatorship and antisemitism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/758

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Comedy, War
- Director: Charlie Chaplin
- Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert, Grace Hayle, Carter DeHaven
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032553/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, sardonic, classic movie night, political cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant satire that blends humor with a powerful message against tyranny.

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