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Chaplin

Chaplin

Drama · 1992

An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.

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Chaplin

“Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend.”

1992 Drama 2h 25m

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7.4 / 10

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An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Richard Attenborough

Written by

William Boyd · Bryan Forbes · William Goldman · Diana Hawkins

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Charles Spencer Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Hannah Chaplin

Paul Rhys

Paul Rhys

Sydney Chaplin

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Mabel Normand

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich

Mildred Harris

John Thaw

John Thaw

Fred Karno

Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly

Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.