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# The Great Dictator (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]

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## Description

In his notorious masterpiece, The Great Dictator, Charlie Chaplin (City Lights, Modern Times) offers both a cutting caricature of Adolf Hitler and a sly tweaking of his own comic persona. Chaplin (in his first pure talkie) brings his sublime physicality to two roles: the cruel yet clownish “Tomanian” dictator and the kindly Jewish barber who is mistaken for him. Featuring Jack Oakie (Thieves’ Highway, Lover Come Back) and Paulette Goddard (Modern Times, The Women) in stellar supporting turns, The Great Dictator, boldly going after the fascist leader before the U.S.’s official entry into World War II, is an audacious amalgam of politics and slapstick that culminates in Chaplin’s famously impassioned plea for tolerance.

Review: Brilliant, and with Criterion's usual high quality - I'd only seen parts of THE GREAT DICTATOR and was neither prepared for the brilliance of the film, nor Chaplin's performance, his first speaking role. He tweaks Hitler's oratorical style (in gibberish) just enough so that it's frighteningly hilarious. He also captures the paranoia, the narcissism, the childishness, the pettiness and the casual cruelty of the character that rings true for despots beyond Hitler. And unlike almost all U.S. films made before the end of the war, he tackles the persecution of the Jews blow by blow, and these are JEWS, not "non-Aryans" or whatever other cop-out names are used in other anti-Nazi American films. As usual, Criterion's disc is exquisite technically. The extras don't match the best of the Criterion releases, but are still well-worthwhile, especially Kevin Brownlow's documentary on both Chaplin and Hitler. I can run hot and cold on Chaplin, but this one's a must-have.
Review: Very Clear and Understanding! - Great Movie, finally I have viewed it in completely It is both funny and dramatic with very serious life notations.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B004NWPY7A |
| Actors  | Billy Gilbert, Charles Chaplin, Henry Daniell, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,491 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #2,186 in Comedy (Movies & TV) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,463) |
| Director  | Charlie Chaplin |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | CRRN2011DVD |
| MPAA rating  | G (General Audience) |
| Media Format  | Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC |
| Number of discs  | 2 |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces |
| Release date  | May 24, 2011 |
| Run time  | 2 hours and 5 minutes |
| Studio  | Criterion Collection |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Billy Gilbert, Charles Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Henry Daniell, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner
- **Format:** Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC
- **Genre:** Comedy
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 5 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant, and with Criterion's usual high quality
*by W***S on January 13, 2024*

I'd only seen parts of THE GREAT DICTATOR and was neither prepared for the brilliance of the film, nor Chaplin's performance, his first speaking role. He tweaks Hitler's oratorical style (in gibberish) just enough so that it's frighteningly hilarious. He also captures the paranoia, the narcissism, the childishness, the pettiness and the casual cruelty of the character that rings true for despots beyond Hitler. And unlike almost all U.S. films made before the end of the war, he tackles the persecution of the Jews blow by blow, and these are JEWS, not "non-Aryans" or whatever other cop-out names are used in other anti-Nazi American films. As usual, Criterion's disc is exquisite technically. The extras don't match the best of the Criterion releases, but are still well-worthwhile, especially Kevin Brownlow's documentary on both Chaplin and Hitler. I can run hot and cold on Chaplin, but this one's a must-have.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Clear and Understanding!
*by J***. on February 20, 2025*

Great Movie, finally I have viewed it in completely It is both funny and dramatic with very serious life notations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great DVD for a Great Film
*by J***S on June 26, 2011*

The Great Dictator is one of the most controversial and hilarious films ever made.(Its famous end speech is still depated upon to this very day, with such extreme comments as "over-hyped"/"this film is #86 on IMDB's top 250?") This film introduced me to Chaplin and I intend trying to collect more of his films, and hopefully Criterion will release more in the near future. I won't spend too much time on the plot, but basically, Chaplin plays a barber and a dictator, both look alike, and the dictator is obviously a parody of Hitler. Not only is there brilliant dialougue humor, but also great physical comedy. The film cost roughly $2 million and it shows greatly in terms of production value. The film was nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture(Chaplin), Actor(Chaplin), Screenplay(Chaplin), Supporting Actor(Jack Oakie as the hilarious parody of Mussolini, as Napoloni of Bacteria), and Best Score(Meredith Wilson). The DVD is excellent. The audio commentary track alone is worth the price of this already marvelous DVD. To add to the value, a documentary has been included from ten years ago, that discusses the similarites between Hitler and Chaplin.(the similarities don't end at the mustache). If you already are a fan of the film or want to start watching Chaplin films, then I'd say this is a fairly good start.

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