Chaplin

"Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend."

Jan 8 1993 PG-13 2h 23m
Biography, Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

David Robinson, Charles Chaplin, Diana Hawkins

Directed by

Richard Attenborough

Production Countries

France, United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, Italy

Production Companies

Carolco Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, RCS Video, Japan Satellite Broadcasting (JSB)

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 3 wins & 20 nominations total

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