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Dates: 1992 (Copyright), 18 December 1992 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, USA, France, Italy, Japan

Director: Richard Attenborough

Synopsis: Traces the life of Charlie Chaplin from his impoverished childhood in London's East End to his success in vaudeville and in films. Includes the problems in his personal life caused by victimisation from the U.S. government, and a string of failed marriages.

Genres:
Biopic, Historical drama

Subjects:
Film studios, Chaplin, Charlie (1889-1977)
Releases
Date: 18 December 1992Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour and Black and White - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Stereo SRRuntime: 145 mins Length: 13035 FeetDialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (30)
In: National Film Theatre Programmes Sept/Oct 2003  Page: 24
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - Sept/Oct 2003: no known title]Language: English

In: Premiere v13 n7 March 2000  Pages: 47,[48-49]
Title: Playing DoctorAuthor: GOLDMAN, William Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extract from William Goldman's book "Which lie did I tell? or More adventures in the screen trade" on his role doctor- ing scripts such as the script for Attenborough's CHAPLIN and his contribution to GOOD WILL HUNTING.

In: Sight and Sound v4 n6 June 1994  Page: 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n6 June 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Empire n43 January 1993  Pages: 46-52
Title: The return of Mr funny trousers.Author: GRITTEN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report from the set for CHAPLIN (1992).

In: Premiere v6 n5 January 1993  Pages: 65-67,69-70
Title: TrampledAuthor: STEVERS, Cyndi Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Production report on CHAPLIN, including interview with Robert Downey Jr.

In: Film Quarterly v47 n2 Winter 1993  Pages: 42-45
Title: [Film Quarterly - v47 n2 Winter 1993: no known title]Author: KURIYAMA, Constance B. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v3 n6 June 1993  Page: 66
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n6 June 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Empire n43 January 1993  Pages: 50-51
Title: Cut and past...Author: MUELLER, Matt Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Anne Coates talks about her editing work on CHAPLIN (1992)

In: Films in Review v44 n5/6 June 1993  Pages: 192-193
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: GRANT, Edmond Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n43 January 1993  Pages: 20-21
Title: New filmsArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v3 n1 January 1993  Pages: 42-43
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n1 January 1993: no known title]Author: ROMNEY, Jonathan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinéaste v19 n4 March 1993  Pages: 75-77
Title: [Cinéaste - v19 n4 March 1993: no known title]Author: DOHERTY, Thomas Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v74 n1 January 1993  Pages: 34-40.
Title: Nykvist continues storied career with ChaplinAuthor: HEURING, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Sven Nykvist discusses working on CHAPLIN, a film which uses lighting in a more harsh way than is usual for him. He prefers moody, indirect lighting.

In: Premiere v6 n2 October 1992  Page: 102
Title: The 12 Greats of ChristmasAuthor: various Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note, in a preview of the most likely hits being released in Autumn of 1992-1993

In: Screen International n844 14 Feb 1992  Page: 21
Title: [Screen International - n844 14 Feb 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n37 July 1992  Page: 66
Title: The ultimate summer previewArticle type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Interview v22 n12 December 1992  Page: 78
Title: Ten starry spectaclesAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.

In: Empire n32 February 1992  Pages: 66-77
Title: 1992: the ultimate "Empire" guide to the moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details as part of a guide to upcoming films.

In: Screen International n843 7 Feb 1992  Page: 43
Title: CharlieAuthor: DOBSON, Patricia Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Screen International n876 25 Sep 1992  Page: 7
Title: [Screen International - n876 25 Sep 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note about why the film's name was changed.

In: Variety 7 Dec 1992  Page: 70
Title: [Variety - 7 Dec 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n33 15 Oct 1991  Page: 21
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v319 n33 15 Oct 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n33 15 Oct 1991  Page: 10
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v319 n33 15 Oct 1991: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v316 n18 20 Feb 1991  Page: 1, 18
Title: Chaplin stalled at Uni; cost cited.Language: English
Description: Short item on delays on the picture due to money, and Carolco Picture's interest in the project.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n45 17 Jan 1991  Page: 1,62
Title: Downey favored to play Chaplin in Attenborough picAuthor: KING, Andrea Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Robert Downey Jr is Universal's first choice to play Chaplin.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v317 n20 7 May 1991  Page: 23
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v317 n20 7 May 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n795 22 Feb 1991  Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n795 22 Feb 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v320 n4 12 Nov 1991  Page: 22
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v320 n4 12 Nov 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n787 15 Dec 1990  Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n787 15 Dec 1990: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n743 10 Feb 1990  Page: 40
Title: [Screen International - n743 10 Feb 1990: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (4)
Title: Story and character: interviews with British screenwriters
Author: OWEN, Alistair  Pages: 310 pages

Title: audience with Richard Attenborough
Author: MINGHELLA, Anthony  Pages: [38] p.

Title: Story and character: interviews with British screenwriters
Author: OWEN, Alistair  Pages: 310 p.

Title: Chaplin