
Chaplin(1992)
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.


“A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.”
After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.

Anjelica Huston
Gretta Conroy

Donal McCann
Gabriel Conroy

Dan O'Herlihy
Mr. Browne

Helena Carroll
Aunt Kate
Cathleen Delany
Aunt Julia

Ingrid Craigie
Mary Jane

Donal Donnelly
Freddy Malins

Colm Meaney
Mr. Bergin
Rachael Dowling
Lily

Marie Kean
Mrs. Malins
The Dead is a drama film released in 1987 exploring themes of dublin, ireland, based on short story, dinner party, 1900s. Directed by John Huston, it stars Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Dan O'Herlihy. After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
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