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The Great Dictator (1940)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Charlie Chaplin
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    Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber Charlie Chaplin
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    Hannah Paulette Goddard
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    Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria Jack Oakie
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    Commander Schultz Reginald Gardiner
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    Garbitsch Henry Daniell
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    Field Marshal Herring Billy Gilbert
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    Madame Napaloni Grace Hayle
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    Spook Carter DeHaven

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