# The Great Dictator \(Criterion Collection\) Blu-ray

The Great Dictator from the Criterion Collection is Charlie Chaplin’s comedy satire on fascism, presented on Blu-ray. The one-disc edition lists special features including expert commentary, visual essays, a documentary, and color production footage.

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- Language: en-US
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- Model: 17142400
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- Price: 19.98 USD
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- Rating: 4.8 / 5
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## At a glance

- Chaplin plays both the clownish dictator and the Jewish barber mistaken for him.
- The satire combines political material with slapstick and culminates in Chaplin’s impassioned speech.
- Special features include commentary, visual essays, a documentary, and color production footage.

## Pros

- Includes multiple supplements for viewers interested in the film’s context and production.
- A single Blu-ray disc contains the feature and listed special features.

## Specifications

### Film and edition
- Genre: Comedy
- Director: Charlie Chaplin
- Contributors: Billy Gilbert, Charles Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Henry Daniell, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner
- Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes
- Release date: May 24, 2011
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Disc count: 1
- Rating: G \(General Audience\)
### Disc and language
- Media format: Black & White, Blu-ray, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
- Language: English
### Edition features
- Audio commentary: Audio commentary by Chaplin experts Dan Kamin and Hooman Mehran
- Visual essays: Visual essays by archivist Cecilia Cenciarelli and biographer Jeffrey Vance
- Documentary: Documentary featuring interviews with author Ray Bradbury and director Sidney Lumet
- Additional footage: Color production footage
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.84 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers seeking Chaplin’s political satire and physical comedy.
- Collectors interested in Criterion-edition commentary and supplementary essays.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who need a color feature film or a release format other than Blu-ray.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the film’s humor, Chaplin’s imitation of Hitler’s speeches, its continuing relevance, picture clarity, and emotional depth. This feedback may help viewers weighing the film as a repeat-watch classic, while the listing separately describes a black-and-white Blu-ray and does not establish picture quality independently.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the humor, Chaplin’s performance, and the film’s emotional moments.
- Positive themes: Customers report appreciating the picture clarity and returning to the film.

## Frequently asked questions

### What special features are listed?
The listing names audio commentary by Chaplin experts Dan Kamin and Hooman Mehran, visual essays, a documentary featuring Ray Bradbury and Sidney Lumet, and color production footage.
### Is the movie presented in color?
The listed media format describes the feature as black and white. Color production footage is listed separately as a special feature.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

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