The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Limelight (1952) is a romance, drama, music and comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on October 16, 1952 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce and Buster Keaton. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 614 ratings.
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Charlie Chaplin
as Calvero
Claire Bloom
as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce
as Postant
Buster Keaton
as Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin
as Neville
Norman Lloyd
as Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky
as Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden
as Dancer - Columbine
Marjorie Bennett
as Mrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler Dryden
as Thereza's Doctor
Barry Bernard
as John Redfern
Stapleton Kent
as Claudius
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin and Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin.
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 614 ratings.
Chaplin's masterpiece about the bittersweet romance between an aging, washed-up comedienne and the suicidal ballet dancer he rescues and takes under his wing is one of the greatest dramas I have ever seen. It's a marvelous turn by Chaplin, who also directed, wrote the story and composed the score. Claire Bloom is simply wonderful as Chaplin's despondent lover. Also notable is the singular teaming of the two Silent…
Reviewed on July 14, 2020
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Limelight (1952) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Limelight (1952) includes Charlie Chaplin, Claire Bloom, Nigel Bruce, Buster Keaton and Sydney Chaplin. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Limelight was released on October 16, 1952 and runs for 2h 17m.
Limelight (1952) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 614 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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