Synopsis
The whole world knows him. Burlesque comedy genius, popular actor, author, director, producer, composer, choreographer, Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) used his talent to serve an ideal of justice and freedom. But his best scenario was his own destiny, a story written into the political and artistic history of the 20th century.
Ratings
IMDb8.3/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Yves JeulandDirector
- Yves JeulandWriter
- François AyméWriter
- Charlie ChaplinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Charlie ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
- Mathieu AmalricNarrator (voice)
- Henry Bergmanarchive footage
- Eric Campbellarchive footage
- Roscoe Arbucklearchive footage
- Geraldine ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
- Oona O'Neill ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
- Sydney ChaplinSelf (archive footage)
- Stan Laurelarchive footage
- Jack CooperThe Cameraman, archive footage
- Virginia Cherrillarchive footage
- Winston Churchillarchive footage
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Themes
artistbiographyportraitdocumentary filmmakinghollywood starold hollywoodhollywood historyfamous peoplesocial & cultural documentaryportrait of a filmmakerhistory and legacyart documentary