Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
Timeless, universal, fascinating: a portrait of a historical emblem
Overview
The whole world knows him. Burlesque comedy genius, popular actor, author, director, producer, composer, choreographer, Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) used his talent to serve an ideal of justice and freedom. But his best scenario was his own destiny, a story written into the political and artistic history of the 20th century.
Cast
Charlie Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Mathieu Amalric
Narrator (voice)
Henry Bergman
archive footage
Eric Campbell
archive footage
Roscoe Arbuckle
archive footage
Geraldine Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Oona O'Neill Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Syd Chaplin
Self (archive footage)
Stan Laurel
archive footage
Jack Cooper
The Cameraman, archive footage
Virginia Cherrill
archive footage
Winston Churchill
archive footage
