Chaplin Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

Chaplin is a 1992 American biographical film about the life of English comedian Charlie Chaplin. It was produced and directed by Richard Attenborough and stars Robert Downey, Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Kevin Kline, and Anthony Hopkins. It also features Geraldine Chaplin in the role of her own paternal grandmother, Hannah Chaplin. The film was adapted by Diana Hawkins, William Boyd, Bryan Forbes and William Goldman from the books My Autobiography by Chaplin and Chaplin: His Life and Art by film critic David Robinson. The original music score was composed by John Barry. The film is structured around...
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Release date:	December 25, 1992
Directed by:	Richard Attenborough
Rated:
Runtime:	143 Minutes
Producer:	Richard Attenborough, Mario Kassar
Editor:	Anne V. Coates
Music by:	John Barry
Cinematography:	Sven Nykvist
Screenplay by:	William Boyd, Bryan Forbes, William Goldman
Estimated budget:	$31,000,000
Adapted from:	My Autobiography
Genre:	Biography

Award-winners from Chaplin

Robert Downey Jr.

Character:Charlie Chaplin

Born:April 4, 1965

Cast of Chaplin

Anthony Hopkins

George Hayden

Born:December 31, 1937

Age:74

Geraldine Chaplin

Hannah Chaplin

Born:July 31, 1944

Age:67

James Woods

Joseph Scott

Born:April 18, 1947

Age:65

Dan Aykroyd

Mack Sennett

Born:July 1, 1952

Age:59

Marisa Tomei

Mabel Normand

Born:December 4, 1964

Age:47

Diane Lane

Paulette Goddard

Born:January 22, 1965

Age:47

Honors and Awards

Year	Award Won
1992	BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Robert Downey Jr.
1992	London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, Robert Downey Jr.

Year	Award Nomination
1992	Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Robert Downey Jr.
1992	BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Robert Downey Jr.
1993	Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film, Robert Downey Jr.
1993	Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Geraldine Chaplin
1993	Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, John Barry
1992	BAFTA Award for Best Production Design/Art Direction, Stuart Craig
1992	BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design, John Mollo
1992	BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Wally Schneiderman
1992	Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Stuart Craig

Film director of Chaplin

Richard Attenborough

Born: August 29, 1923

Age: 88

Education: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough , CBE is an English actor, director, producer and entrepreneur. He is the current President of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art . As a film director and producer, he won two Academy Awards for Gandhi in 1982. He has also won four BAFTA Awards and...
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Closing the Ring	2007
Grey Owl	1999	Biography
In Love and War	1997	Biography
Shadowlands	1993	Biography
Chaplin	1992	Biography
Cry Freedom	1987	Biography
A Chorus Line	1985	Musical
Gandhi	1982
Gandhi: Bonus Material	1982
Magic	1978	Thriller
A Bridge Too Far	1977	Action
Young Winston	1972
Oh! What a Lovely War	1969	Musical

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
Who was the writer of the music for the movie Chaplin?
A:
John Barry and John Barry composed the musical score for the soundtrack.
Q:
Who were the producers of the movie, "Chaplin"?
A:
Richard Attenborough and Mario Kassar produced the film.
Q:
Which celebrities were the stars of movie, "Chaplin"?
A:
Robert Downey Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Geraldine Chaplin, Kevin Kline, Moira Kelly and James Woods played roles in the film.
Q:
What is the approximate runtime of the motion picture "Chaplin"?
A:
The runtime for the film is 143 minutes.
Q:
Who wrote the script for the movie Chaplin?
A:
Diane Hawkins, William Boyd, Bryan Forbes, William Goldman and David Robinson performed the film's screenwriting.
Q:
What slogan was included in promotional materials for the motion picture, "Chaplin"?
A:
The film's tagline was, "Everyone has a wild side. Even a legend."
Q:
When did the movie "Chaplin" debut?
A:
The film premiered in December, 1992.
Q:
Who was the director of the film "Chaplin"?
A:
Richard Attenborough was the director of the film.
Q:
The motion picture, "Chaplin" is in what genre?
A:
The film is categorized as: Drama, Indie and Biographical.

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