great dictator

Jeff 2022-03-17 09:01:03

This is a comedy, but after watching it, I was silent for a long time. It's a comedy from a distance, a tragedy from a close up. This is Chaplin's first sound film. During the filming, it was strongly pressured by German diplomats and American fascist organizations, but Chaplin still did not change his mind, and risked being assassinated to openly challenge the Nazis. This is a movie that makes you want to stand up and applaud Chaplin after watching it! "In this world there's room for everyone and the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone."

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The Great Dictator quotes

  • Adenoid Hynkel: Schultz, why have you forsaken me?

  • Schultz: [plane is upside down] We're upside down!

    A Jewish Barber: I know it.

    Schultz: Give me that stick!

    A Jewish Barber: Impossible.

    Schultz: [engine dies] Oh, there it goes. We're out of gas. Well, this is it then.

    [pulls out cigarette pack]

    Schultz: Cigarette?

    A Jewish Barber: Not now.

    Schultz: Then I shant need this anymore.

    [tosses cigarette pack]