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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

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)

Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-742617
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 13003 FeetStock date: 1992BFI identifier: C-757395
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Video materials(3)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-742617
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231279
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231280
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 13005 FeetStock date: 1992BFI identifier: C-757396
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 13003 FeetStock date: 1992BFI identifier: C-757395
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)