Story
“Once again - the whole world laughs!”
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
Trailer
Cast
Charlie Chaplin
Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
Paulette Goddard
Hannah
Jack Oakie
Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
Reginald Gardiner
Commander Schultz
Henry Daniell
Garbitsch
Billy Gilbert
Field Marshal Herring
Grace Hayle
Madame Napaloni
Carter DeHaven
Spook
Maurice Moscovitch
Mr. Jaeckel
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Jaeckel
Bernard Gorcey
Mr. Mann
Paul Weigel
Mr. Agar
Chester Conklin
Barber's Customer
E
Esther Michelson
Jewish Woman
Hank Mann
Storm Trooper Stealing Fruit
Florence Wright
Blonde Secretary
Eddie Gribbon
Tomanian Storm Trooper
Rudolph Anders
Tomanian Commandant at Osterlich / Robert O. Davis
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15 October 1940
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Movie facts
Director
Writer
Year
1940
Type
Movie
Runtime
125 min
Original language
English
Release date
15 October 1940
Status
Released
Frequently asked
Where to watch The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator is currently on YouTube, Lionsgate Play (subscription).
Is The Great Dictator on YouTube?
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When was The Great Dictator released?
The Great Dictator was released on 15 October 1940.
How long is The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator runs about 125 minutes.
What languages is The Great Dictator in?
The Great Dictator is available in: English, EO.