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Chaplin (1992)

PG_13 143 min  -  Biography | Drama  -   8 January 1993 (USA)
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A film about the troubled and controversial life of the master comedy filmmaker.

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David Robinson (book), Charles Chaplin (book), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Downey Jr. ...
Geraldine Chaplin ...
Paul Rhys ...
John Thaw John Thaw ...
Moira Kelly Moira Kelly ...
Anthony Hopkins ...
Dan Aykroyd ...
Marisa Tomei ...
Penelope Ann Miller ...
Kevin Kline ...
Maria Pitillo ...
Milla Jovovich ...
Kevin Dunn ...
Deborah Moore Deborah Moore ...
Lita Grey (as Deborah Maria Moore)
Diane Lane ...
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Storyline

The biography of Charlie Chaplin, filmmaker extraordinaire. From his formative years in England to his highest successes in America, Charlie's life, work, and loves are followed. While his screen characters were extremely hilarious, the man behind "The Little Tramp" was constantly haunted by a sense of loss. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for nudity and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | Japan | France | Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Charlot See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$31,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$9,493,259 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

James Woods filmed his role in one day. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: During Chaplin's 1921 trip to Great Britain, he rides a Southern Railway train, which pulls into St. Pancras Station. Southern Railway didn't exist until 1923. St. Pancras Station was owned by the Midland Railway, which became the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1923. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
George Hayden: Ha ha ha ha ha. Come on Charlie stop messing about, we really have to get down to it now. I just hope our friendship survives the day, that's all.
Charlie Chaplin: Ha George, don't be so melodramatic.
George Hayden: Well it's your autobiography Charlie. And as your editor I have to tell you that parts of the manuscript are pretty vague, to say the least. I mean for instance, your mother. Now when did she first loose control? We need to know those facts.
Charlie Chaplin: It's hard to say. She could be so wonderful, on good days...
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Connections

Referenced in "Jeopardy!: Episode #26.18" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"I DREAMT I DWELT IN MARBLE HALLS"
Alfred Bunn and Michael William Balfe (as Michael Balfe) See more »