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Chaplin

Chaplin

Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend.

19927.42h 25m

Overview

An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.

Directed by Richard Attenborough
Written by William Boyd, Bryan Forbes, William Goldman
Produced by Richard Attenborough, Mario Kassar
Box OfficeBudget: $31.0MRevenue: $9.5M

Top Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Charles Spencer Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Hannah Chaplin

Paul Rhys

Paul Rhys

Sydney Chaplin

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Mabel Normand

Milla Jovovich

Milla Jovovich

Mildred Harris

John Thaw

John Thaw

Fred Karno

Moira Kelly

Moira Kelly

Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

George Hayden

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Mack Sennett

Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

Edna Purviance

Themes & Keywords

escapepoliticssuccessbiographybased on true storyfamilymccarthyism1920s1900s

About Chaplin

Chaplin is a drama film released in 1992 exploring themes of escape, politics, success, biography, based on true story, family. Directed by Richard Attenborough, it stars Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys. An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.

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