The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet(2011)
The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet Synopsis
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.
The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet (2011) is a documentary film directed by Abbey Lustgarten, released on May 24, 2011 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Jeffrey Vance, Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard and Jack Oakie. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Abbey Lustgarten
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Vance
- Producers:
- Abbey Lustgarten
- Production:
- The Criterion Collection
- Status:
- Released
The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jeffrey Vance
Jeffrey Vance
as Self (voice)
Charlie Chaplin
as Self (archive footage)
Paulette Goddard
as Self (archive footage)
Jack Oakie
as Self (archive footage)
Joan Collins
as Self (archive footage)
Chuck Jones
as Self (archive footage)
Mel Brooks
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Abbey Lustgarten, written by Jeffrey Vance, produced by Abbey Lustgarten.
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The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet (2011) includes Jeffrey Vance, Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie and Joan Collins. The film was directed by Abbey Lustgarten. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet was released on May 24, 2011 and runs for 21m.
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The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet (2011) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.