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.
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The Real Charlie Chaplin (2021) Official Trailer | SHOWTIME Documentary FilmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-28
Top Cast
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Pearl Mackie
Self - Narrator (voice)
Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Jeff Rawle
Charlie Chaplin 1966
Matthew Wolf
Richard Meryman
Dickie Beau
Roddy McDowall
Anne Rosenfeld
Effie Wisdom
Dominic Marsh
Kevin Brownlow
Paul Leonard
Spokeperson
Eben Young
First Journalist
Haley Flaherty
Third Journalist
Alvah Bessie
Self (archive footage)
Herbert J. Biberman
Self (archive footage)
Geraldine Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Jane Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Michael Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Oona O'Neill Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Virginia Cherrill
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Coogan
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 19, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Spinney, Pete Middleton
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Kindeberg, James Spinney, Pete Middleton
- Original Score
- Robert Honstein
- Original Title
- The Real Charlie Chaplin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Documentary Films, Film4 Productions, BFI, Archer's Mark, Passion Pictures, Ventureland, Fee Fie Foe, Showtime Networks, Smaller Biggie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Spinney, Pete Middleton
Oliver Kindeberg, James Spinney, Pete Middleton
Robert Honstein
James Blann
Julian Quantrill
James Bierman, John Battsek, Ben Limberg, Vinnie Malhotra, Jo Jo Ellison
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Quantrill
Editor
John Battsek
Producer
James Blann
Director of Photography
Ben Limberg
Producer
Jo Jo Ellison
Producer
Mike Brett
Producer
Steve Jamison
Producer
Natalie Willis
Costume Design
Oliver Kindeberg
Writer
James Spinney
Writer
Neil Allum
Production Design
Robert Honstein
Original Music Composer
James Spinney
Director
Pete Middleton
Director
Pete Middleton
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Real Charlie Chaplin
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What is The Real Charlie Chaplin about?
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.
Who directed The Real Charlie Chaplin?
The Real Charlie Chaplin was directed by James Spinney, Pete Middleton.
Who stars in The Real Charlie Chaplin?
The principal cast of The Real Charlie Chaplin includes Pearl Mackie, Charlie Chaplin, Jeff Rawle, Matthew Wolf, Dickie Beau.
When was The Real Charlie Chaplin released and how long is it?
The Real Charlie Chaplin was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Real Charlie Chaplin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Real Charlie Chaplin was composed by Robert Honstein.