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The Tramp and the Dictator

The parallel lives of two world-renowned figures, Charles Chaplin and Adolf Hitler, converged in the creation of The Great Dictator, a 1940 film that sheds light on the intriguing connections between these two influential individuals.

The documentary delves into the creation of Charles Chaplin's groundbreaking "talkie" The Great Dictator, highlighting surprising parallels between Chaplin and Hitler. The film features rare, color home movie footage of the production, shot by Chaplin's brother Sydney, which offers a unique perspective on the classic film.

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Info about The Tramp and the Dictator

Studio(s): BBC, Spiegel TV

Originally Released: United States, Feb 14, 2002

Production Countries: Germany, United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Documentary, History, War