Released in 1940, The Great Dictator was a satirical political film produced, directed, written , starring, and scored by the famed British actor and comedian, Charlie Chaplin. The film makes fun of the Nazi Regime in Germany, which was at its height at the time of filming. In the film, one of the roles that Chaplin takes is that of Adenoid Hynkel, who represents Adolf Hitler. Concentration camps are often portrayed as simply jails, and the whole essence of the film is a bit disrespectful, prompting Chaplin to later explain that he would not have created the film if he knew the true extent of what was going on in Germany.
Born in 1889 and living up through 1977, Charlie Chaplin is perhaps the most famous figure in the history of filmmaking. Rising to popularity in the era of silent films, Chaplin is known for producing his films mostly by himself. His character, "The Tramp" is one of the most notable in history, and some of his films have been archived due to "historical significance".
