Documentary
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
“Timeless, universal, fascinating: a portrait of a historical emblem”
The whole world knows him. Burlesque comedy genius, popular actor, author, director, producer, composer, choreographer, Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) used his talent to serve an ideal of justice and freedom. But his best scenario was his own destiny, a story written into the political and artistic history of the 20th century.
Directed by Yves Jeuland, Marie-Hélène Ranc
80
User score
12 votes
Status
Released
Released
October 14, 2020
Runtime
2h 25m
Language
English, French
Top cast
Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Mathieu Amalric
Narrator (voice)
Henry Bergman
archive footage
Eric Campbell
archive footage
Roscoe Arbuckle
archive footage
Geraldine Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Oona O'Neill Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Sydney Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Stan Laurel
archive footage
Jack Cooper
The Cameraman, archive footage
Virginia Cherrill
archive footage
Winston Churchill
archive footage
Andy Clyde
arcive footage
Anne Crawford
Self (archive footage)
Vernon Dent
Claude Climax - Director, archive footage
Walt Disney
archive footage
Kirk Douglas
Self (archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks
Self (archive footage)
Paulette Goddard
Self (archive footage)
Lita Grey
archive footage
