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1992 Movie Japan, United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy Drama, Biography, Comedy 143 min FSK 6
By: Richard Attenborough With: Anthony Hopkins, John Thaw, Robert Downey Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Paul Rhys

The biography of Charlie Chaplin, filmmaker extraordinaire. From his formative years in England to his highest successes in America, Chaplin'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.

Filmium rating
75%

Mood

Humorous
Inspirational
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Reflective

Cast & Crew

Richard Attenborough
Charles Chaplin
David Robinson
Diana Hawkins
Anthony Hopkins
John Thaw
Paul Rhys
Moira Kelly
Dan Aykroyd
Robert Downey Jr.
Geraldine Chaplin
John Barry
Marisa Tomei

Adaptation

Autobiographical
Biography-Based
Literary Adaptation

Budget

High-Budget
Period-Costume
Studio Production

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Biopic Style
Character-Driven
Dramatic Reenactment
Dramatic Storytelling
Flashback
Historical Footage
Period Costumes

Narrative Structure

Biographical Narration
Flashback
Nonlinear

Pace

Balanced
Biographical Pacing
Drama-Driven
Dynamic
Moderate
Moderate Pace
Reflective
Rhythmic

Runtime

143 Minutes
Feature-Length
Theatrical Cut

Soundtrack

John Barry
Orchestral Score
Period-Appropriate Music

Style

Biographical
Comedic
Dramatic
High Production Values
Historical
Period-Piece

Time-Period

1920S-1930S
Early 20Th Century
Silent Film Era

Central Conflict

Personal And Professional Struggles
Political Scrutiny
Public Reputation

Characters

Charlie Chaplin
Edna Purviance
Hannah Chaplin
Hetty Kelly
Lita Grey
Oona O'Neill
Sydney Chaplin

Ending

Honorary Award
Public Recognition
Reconciliation

Historical Context

Great Depression
Mccarthyism
Silent Film Era
World War I

Key Plot Points

Child Performer
Exile From Us
Hollywood Success
Marriages And Divorces
Political Controversy

Plot

Biographical
Biographical Journey
Coming-Of-Age
Creative Struggle
Personal Relationships
Personal Struggles
Poverty To Stardom
Rise To Fame

Setting

Early 20Th Century
Hollywood
London
London Vaudeville
Theatrical Stages
Variety Circuit

Shooting Location

Britain
Hollywood
London
Salt Lake City

Theme

Artistic Expression
Artistic Integrity
Creativity
Fame
Fame And Poverty
Identity
Personal Sacrifice
Personal Struggle
Political Persecution
Struggle For Success

Genre

Biographical
Biography
Comedy
Comedy-Drama
Drama
Historical

Audiences

Adults
Biography Enthusiasts
Biography Lovers
Drama Lovers
Film Enthusiasts
Film History Fans

Titles

Chaplin
Τσάρλυ

Awards

Bafta Best Actor
Golden Globe Nomination
Oscar Nomination

Box Office Success

$9.5 Million Us
£1.8 Million Uk

Critical Reception

Downey Praised
Formulaic Biopic
Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Long Ovation
Oscar Recognition
Public Admiration

Ratings

Metacritic 47 Out Of 100
Rotten Tomatoes 59%

Reception

Acclaimed Performance
Awards Nominations
Box Office Performance
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Critical Acclaim For Downey
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United Kingdom
United States

Release Year

Nineteen Ninety-Two
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