Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 30/100
Total warning time: 50s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (45s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:10:15 - 00:10:30] Mock military parades with exaggerated violence.
- 🟡 50/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:50] Satirical depiction of war and aggression.
Strong Language: 🟢 10/100 (5s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:20:10 - 00:20:15] Mild insults and satirical language.
Movie FAQ
Q: Who directed and starred in 'The Great Dictator'?
A: 'The Great Dictator' was directed by and starred Charles Chaplin, who played the dual roles of Adenoid Hynkel, the dictator of Tomania, and a Jewish barber.
A: 'The Great Dictator' was directed by and starred Charles Chaplin, who played the dual roles of Adenoid Hynkel, the dictator of Tomania, and a Jewish barber.
Q: What is the main plot of 'The Great Dictator'?
A: The film is a satirical comedy that critiques fascism and Adolf Hitler. It follows the story of a Jewish barber who is mistaken for the tyrannical dictator Adenoid Hynkel, leading to a series of humorous and poignant events.
A: The film is a satirical comedy that critiques fascism and Adolf Hitler. It follows the story of a Jewish barber who is mistaken for the tyrannical dictator Adenoid Hynkel, leading to a series of humorous and poignant events.
Q: Who are the main co-stars in 'The Great Dictator'?
A: The main co-stars include Paulette Goddard as Hannah, Jack Oakie as Benzino Napaloni (a parody of Benito Mussolini), and Reginald Gardiner as Commander Schultz.
A: The main co-stars include Paulette Goddard as Hannah, Jack Oakie as Benzino Napaloni (a parody of Benito Mussolini), and Reginald Gardiner as Commander Schultz.
Q: Why is 'The Great Dictator' considered significant in film history?
A: The film is significant as it was Chaplin's first full-sound film and a bold political satire released during World War II, openly mocking Hitler and the Nazi regime at a time when the U.S. was not yet at war with Germany.
A: The film is significant as it was Chaplin's first full-sound film and a bold political satire released during World War II, openly mocking Hitler and the Nazi regime at a time when the U.S. was not yet at war with Germany.
Q: What is the famous speech at the end of 'The Great Dictator'?
A: The film concludes with a powerful and emotional speech by Chaplin (as the barber mistaken for Hynkel), advocating for peace, humanity, and democracy, which remains one of the most iconic moments in cinema history.
A: The film concludes with a powerful and emotional speech by Chaplin (as the barber mistaken for Hynkel), advocating for peace, humanity, and democracy, which remains one of the most iconic moments in cinema history.
