Chaplin

An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

as Charles Spencer Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

as Hannah Chaplin

Paul Rhys

as Sydney Chaplin

Marisa Tomei

as Mabel Normand

Milla Jovovich

as Mildred Harris

John Thaw

as Fred Karno

Moira Kelly

as Hetty Kelly / Oona O'Neill

Anthony Hopkins

as George Hayden

Dan Aykroyd

as Mack Sennett

Penelope Ann Miller

as Edna Purviance

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Told by way of a retrospective, this is a stylish and informative - if not always very entertaining - biopic on the legendary film star. He is discussing his autobiography and as he meanders down memory lane, we accompany him from his life in Edwardian London through his journey to the USA where he ...

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