From legendary director Richard Attenborough (Shadowlands, Gandhi, Cry Freedom)
comes the epic story of a true cinematic icon, Charlie Chaplin. In this award-winning
masterpiece we follow Chaplin’s increasingly complicated life from a poverty
stricken music hall entertainer in England to eventual triumph in America. The story
of Chaplin is the story of cinema as we watch him grow from developing silent era
slapstick to becoming one of the most important, pioneering fathers of film making,
the art-form of a new century. But although he was able to reflect wondrous, magical
humour in his work his private life was afflicted with infamy, sadness and a growing
sense of loss.
Chaplin’s complex and dramatic career is lovingly brought to life by a stunning array
of Hollywood talent. The cast includes unforgettable performances from Robert
Downey Jr, Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Kline, Dan Aykroyd, Penelope Ann Miller, the
stunning Marisa Tomei and Geraldine Chaplin as her own grandmother. CHAPLIN also
includes a soul stirring film score from celebrated composer John Barry.
