The Tramp and the Dictator
Synopsis
A look at the parallel lives of Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler and how they crossed with the creation of the film “The Great Dictator,” released in 1940.
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The Tramp And The Dictator
Type: Clip • Published 2019-09-06
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Kenneth Branagh
Narrator (voice)
Walter Bernstein
Self (uncredited)
Ray Bradbury
Self (uncredited)
Sydney Chaplin
Self
Brigitte Hamann
Self (uncredited)
Al Hirschfeld
Self (uncredited)
Stanley Kauffmann
Self (uncredited)
Sidney Lumet
Self (uncredited)
Nikola Radosevic
Self (uncredited)
Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
Self (uncredited)
Budd Schulberg
Self (uncredited)
Gitta Sereny
Self (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Oona O'Neill Chaplin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sydney Chaplin
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Martin Dies
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Douglas Fairbanks
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joseph Goebbels
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Brownlow, Michael Kloft
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Brownlow, Christopher Bird
- Original Score
- Timothy Brock
- Original Title
- The Tramp and the Dictator
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Spiegel TV, Photoplay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Brownlow, Michael Kloft
Kevin Brownlow, Christopher Bird
Timothy Brock
Christopher Bird
Tom Karsch, Patrick Stanbury
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Brownlow
Director
Michael Kloft
Director
Kevin Brownlow
Writer
Christopher Bird
Writer
Tom Karsch
Producer
Patrick Stanbury
Producer
Christopher Bird
Editor
Timothy Brock
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tramp and the Dictator
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What is The Tramp and the Dictator about?
A look at the parallel lives of Charlie Chaplin and Adolf Hitler and how they crossed with the creation of the film “The Great Dictator,” released in 1940.
Who directed The Tramp and the Dictator?
The Tramp and the Dictator was directed by Kevin Brownlow, Michael Kloft.
Who stars in The Tramp and the Dictator?
The principal cast of The Tramp and the Dictator includes Kenneth Branagh, Walter Bernstein, Ray Bradbury, Sydney Chaplin, Brigitte Hamann.
When was The Tramp and the Dictator released and how long is it?
The Tramp and the Dictator was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tramp and the Dictator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tramp and the Dictator was composed by Timothy Brock.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tramp and the Dictator?
The Tramp and the Dictator holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).