Chaplin
– With the use of flashback, an elderly Charlie Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor, w..
With the use of flashback, an elderly Charlie Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor, who urges him to be more vulnerable and emotionally honest with his memoirs while journeying through his poverty-stricken childhood, closest friendships, many marriages, merciless pursuit by J. Edgar Hoover, and ingenious invention of The Little Tramp. Highlighted works such as The Gold Rush and The Great Dictator illustrate significant turning points in Chaplin's prolific filmography. Also treated is Chaplin's exile from America and his eventual return to receive an honourary Academy Award in 1972.
08 Jan 1993
English
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.
Richard Attenborough
David Robinson (book), Charles Chaplin (book), Diana Hawkins (story), William Boyd (screenplay), Bryan Forbes (screenplay), William Goldman (screenplay)
Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys, John Thaw
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.
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 16 nominations.
Columbia TriStar