Statements (291)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:addresses |
human rights issues
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| gptkbp:audience |
Cult following
Cult following. widely acclaimed by critics positive audience reception |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
Academy Award nomination for Best Actor Nominated for 5 Academy Awards |
| gptkbp:box_office |
gptkb:$5_million
5 million USD |
| gptkbp:budget |
$1.5 million
$2 million |
| gptkbp:censorship |
Banned in some countries
banned in some countries Banned in several countries. |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Napoleon
gptkb:The_Tramp gptkb:The_Dictator gptkb:Hynkel gptkb:Hannah gptkb:The_Jewish_Barber gptkb:The_Barber the Jewish community the barber Schultz The Great Dictator (Hynkel) the Barber Hynkel is a parody of Hitler The Jewish Barber is a symbol of hope |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:The_Barber_and_the_Dictator
Dual role by Chaplin Hynkel's transformation The Barber's journey The Jewish Barber's transformation |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Karl_Struss
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| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Karl_Struss
gptkb:Rollie_Totheroh |
| gptkbp:color |
Black and white
black and white |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
promoted human rights
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
|
| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
analyzed for its political commentary
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
positive reviews widely acclaimed |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
Critique of fascism influential in political satire influential film inspired protests against fascism Legacy in film history. critique of fascism Influence on comedy and satire. Inspiration for protests against dictators. Influenced anti-fascist movements |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in various media
referenced in popular culture referenced in various media Referenced in other media Referenced in various films and shows. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
high
human rights advocacy Symbol of resistance against tyranny symbol of resistance against tyranny Symbol of resistance against tyranny. anti-war message anti-fascist message Iconic anti-fascist film satire of totalitarian regimes important anti-war film |
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
Charlie Chaplin as a cultural icon
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| gptkbp:depicts |
the rise of totalitarianism
a Jewish barber |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:United_Artists
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Anne_V._Coates
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin gptkb:Anne_Bauchens |
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Anne_V._Coates
gptkb:Anne_Bauchens |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men!"
" I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor." " I don't want to be an emperor." |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:satire
a memorable ending |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
Various accolades
won several awards posthumously |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:Charles_Chaplin
gptkb:Anne_Bauchens Innovative editing techniques |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:Venice_Film_Festival Screened at various film festivals. Screened at Cannes Film Festival screened at various film festivals |
| gptkbp:film_length |
125 minutes
|
| gptkbp:film_score |
Award-winning
Orchestral score original score by Charlie Chaplin composed by Charlie Chaplin |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
Social commentary
Dramatic irony Emotional appeal Symbolic imagery Monologue Monologues Visual gags Satirical elements Political allegory Social commentary through comedy Character duality Use of slapstick comedy Use of slapstick humor blend of comedy and drama Comedic drama Silent film techniques used Contrasting characters paved the way for political films use of slapstick comedy |
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:filmography |
Studied in film schools
studied in film schools |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
The Great Dictator (1940) -re-releases
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:satire
satirical comedy |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:World_War_II
Pre-World War II Released during the rise of fascism. released during WWII set during World War II Released during World War II Released during WWII |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Parody of real dictators
Parody of Adolf Hitler Parody of Benito Mussolini dictators and tyrants |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Impact on World War II propaganda.
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| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray digital download DVD and Blu-ray VHS, DVD, Blu-ray. released on Blu-ray released on DVD |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Great Dictator
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| gptkbp:influence_on |
Political activism
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:television_shows
gptkb:comedy gptkb:satire gptkb:theatrical_performances cultural movements political discourse artistic expression film studies human rights advocacy modern political discourse cultural criticism political activism documentary filmmaking satirical comedy comedy films Political discourse. social commentary in film subsequent political films activism through art Activism and protests. Modern political comedy. Subsequent political satire films Modern political comedy Modern political commentary subsequent political comedies subsequent satirical films |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
musicians and filmmakers
inspired musicians and writers |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Nazi_Germany gptkb:satire Silent film era silent film era Charlie Chaplin's earlier works |
| gptkbp:influences |
Subsequent political satire films
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Hitler
gptkb:Hitler's_regime gptkb:Benito_Mussolini real-life dictators The rise of totalitarian regimes The Great Dictator (musical) |
| gptkbp:inspired |
later films
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
gptkb:Hitler
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic
Considered one of the greatest films of all time. Considered one of Chaplin's best films |
| gptkbp:main_actor |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
gptkb:Paulette_Goddard gptkb:Jack_Oakie |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:the_Jewish_Barber
gptkb:Hynkel gptkb:The_Jewish_Barber |
| gptkbp:message |
promotes peace and unity
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
|
| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:satire
political commentary |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be a emperor."
" You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men!" " I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor." The Dictator's Speech " Soldiers! Don’t give yourselves to brutes." " The way of life can be free and beautiful." |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
The globe dance scene
The speech at the end speech at the end |
| gptkbp:parody |
gptkb:Nazi_Germany
gptkb:Fascism Various media. Parodied in various shows The Great Dictator (musical). Dictators and totalitarianism mocked totalitarian regimes |
| gptkbp:plot |
A Jewish barber mistaken for a dictator.
A Jewish barber is mistaken for a dictator. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:New_York_City
October 15, 1940 |
| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
|
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:United_Artists
gptkb:Charles_Chaplin_Productions |
| gptkbp:release_country |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:1940
|
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical
theatrical release |
| gptkbp:released |
gptkb:1940
gptkb:1973 gptkb:1992 gptkb:2002 gptkb:2012 gptkb:2020 |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1940
gptkb:the_United_States |
| gptkbp:released_on |
1940-10-15
1936-10-15 October 15, 1940 |
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:None
None. No official remake exists inspired remakes and adaptations |
| gptkbp:remastered |
gptkb:Yes
released in 2012 |
| gptkbp:restoration |
Restored in 1999
restored in 1999 Restored versions available Restored versions available. |
| gptkbp:runtime |
125 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
|
| gptkbp:setting |
Tomainia
Tomania |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
original score by Charlie Chaplin
Original score by Charlie Chaplin. Original score by Chaplin Original score by Charlie Chaplin |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin
gptkb:Paulette_Goddard gptkb:Jack_Oakie |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
The final speech
The globe scene |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
Humanity and compassion
|
| gptkbp:theme |
Humanity and compassion
|
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Freedom
gptkb:Hope gptkb:human_rights gptkb:Nazi_Germany Anti-fascism Humanity anti-fascism freedom and oppression Humanity and compassion |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Concert_(1994)
gptkb:Charlie_Chaplin gptkb:Modern_Times gptkb:Paulette_Goddard gptkb:The_Kid |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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