The Real Charlie Chaplin(2021)
The Real Charlie Chaplin Synopsis
A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave to Life magazine in 1966.
The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021) is a documentary film directed by Pete Middleton, released on November 19, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Pearl Mackie, Charlie Chaplin, Jeff Rawle and Matthew Wolf. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Pete Middleton
- Writers:
- James Spinney, Oliver Kindeberg, Pete Middleton
- Producers:
- John Battsek, Jo Jo Ellison, Mike Brett
- Cinematographer:
- James Blann
- Composer:
- Robert Honstein
- Production:
- Showtime Documentary Films, Film4 Productions, BFI, Archer's Mark, Passion Pictures, Ventureland, Fee Fie Foe, Showtime Networks, Smaller Biggie
- Status:
- Released
The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021) Trailer
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The Real Charlie Chaplin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pearl Mackie
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Charlie Chaplin
as Self (archive footage)
Jeff Rawle
as Charlie Chaplin 1966
Matthew Wolf
as Richard Meryman
Dickie Beau
as Roddy McDowall
- Anne Rosenfeld
Anne Rosenfeld
as Effie Wisdom
- Dominic Marsh
Dominic Marsh
as Kevin Brownlow
Paul Leonard
as Spokeperson
Eben Young
as First Journalist
Haley Flaherty
as Third Journalist
- Alvah Bessie
Alvah Bessie
as Self (archive footage)
Herbert J. Biberman
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Pete Middleton, written by James Spinney, Oliver Kindeberg and Pete Middleton, produced by John Battsek, Jo Jo Ellison and Mike Brett.
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The Real Charlie Chaplin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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The Real Charlie Chaplin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Real Charlie Chaplin online?
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The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Real Charlie Chaplin?
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The main cast of The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021) includes Pearl Mackie, Charlie Chaplin, Jeff Rawle, Matthew Wolf and Dickie Beau. The film was directed by Pete Middleton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Real Charlie Chaplin released?
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The Real Charlie Chaplin was released on November 19, 2021 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Real Charlie Chaplin worth watching?
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The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Real Charlie Chaplin?
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