I will always return to this film for that final monologue.It is one of the most beautifully written speeches ever put to film.
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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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When will a barber who looks like Trump save us?
ironic how a silent film actor made the greatest movie speech of all time that is relevant even to today.
Common questions
What is The Great Dictator about?+
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber attempts to avoid persecution from the regime.
Who directed The Great Dictator?+
It was directed by Charlie Chaplin in 1940, marking his first full sound film and a major political satire.
Has The Great Dictator won any awards?+
The film received multiple Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Original Screenplay.
