Narrated by Sydney Pollack, film critic Richard Schickel's dazzling two-hour plus documentary to one of the towering figures in film: Charles Chaplin. Hardcore Chaplin fans may not find much new material here, but more unfamiliar admirers will gain some valuable information about one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century. Schickel has constructed the documentary as a chronological survey of Chaplin's work, starting with his most significant shorts and covering all of his features. Schickel supports his narration with testimony from artists familiar with Chaplin's work and family members who offer personal insights into the comedian's life. The documentary plays down but doesn't ignore the controversies that swirled around Chaplin's private life. But the main focus is on the films. They include some of the best-loved movies of all time. Clips from "Kid Auto Races at Venice," the 1914 Keystone short in which Chaplin first used his Tramp costume, reveal a startlingly modern technique and sensibility, as if the filmmakers were predicting and mocking reality TV. Subsequent shorts show Chaplin refining his 'Little Tramp' character while absorbing the essentials of filmmaking. By the time he made "Easy Street," in 1917, Chaplin had perfected a combination of knockabout farce and Victorian sentiment that still proves irresistible. Chaplin's early features, including "The Kid," "The Gold Rush" and "City Lights," were such blockbuster hits that he could essentially ignore the coming of sound for almost a decade. Those making appearances on the program include Woody Allen, Richard Attenborough, Jeanine Basinger, Claire Bloom, Geraldine Chaplin. Sydney Chaplin, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Milos Forman, Bill Irwin, Norman Lloyd, Marcel Marceau, David Raksin, David Robinson, Andrew Sarris, Martin Scorsese and Jeffrey Vance. Written by alfiehitchie

Narrated by Sydney Pollack, film critic Richard Schickel's dazzling two-hour plus documentary to one of the towering figures in film: Charles Chaplin. Hardcore Chaplin fans may not find much new material here, but more unfamiliar admirers will gain some valuable information about one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century. Schickel has constructed the documentary as a chronological survey of Chaplin's work, starting with his most significant shorts and covering all of his features. Schickel supports his narration with testimony from artists familiar with Chaplin's work and family members who offer personal insights into the comedian's life. The documentary plays down but doesn't ignore the controversies that swirled around Chaplin's private life. But the main focus is on the films. They include some of the best-loved movies of all time. Clips from "Kid Auto Races at Venice," the 1914 Keystone short in which Chaplin first used his Tramp costume, reveal a startlingly modern technique and sensibility, as if the filmmakers were predicting and mocking reality TV. Subsequent shorts show Chaplin refining his 'Little Tramp' character while absorbing the essentials of filmmaking. By the time he made "Easy Street," in 1917, Chaplin had perfected a combination of knockabout farce and Victorian sentiment that still proves irresistible. Chaplin's early features, including "The Kid," "The Gold Rush" and "City Lights," were such blockbuster hits that he could essentially ignore the coming of sound for almost a decade. Those making appearances on the program include Woody Allen, Richard Attenborough, Jeanine Basinger, Claire Bloom, Geraldine Chaplin. Sydney Chaplin, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Milos Forman, Bill Irwin, Norman Lloyd, Marcel Marceau, David Raksin, David Robinson, Andrew Sarris, Martin Scorsese and Jeffrey Vance. Written by alfiehitchie

传记作家乔治赴瑞士采访卓别林（小罗伯特·唐尼 饰），后者将自己的故事娓娓道来……1894年的英国，小小年纪的卓别林已经开始为临时演员母亲救场，但失祜的困苦生活导致卓别林兄弟分离，母亲也因发疯入院。1903年，卓别林经哥哥介绍进入一家英国剧团开始自己的演艺生涯，不久他打出名号，获得美国制片厂的邀请，在美国，卓别林接触到梦幻般的电影艺术，并用自己的灵气在电影这种媒介的帮助下名利双收。卓别林无法忘记自己的出身，掌握制片权后坚持在自己的影片中加入批判精神，也因此被扣上红色份子的帽子，惹上诸多麻烦。这位卓越的电影人经历了政治打压、情人们的离去、成功与失落后垂垂老矣，他在影院看着自己当年的电影，潸然泪下...

传记作家乔治赴瑞士采访卓别林（Robert Downey Jr 饰），后者将自己的故事娓娓道来……1894年的英国，小小年纪的卓别林已经开始为临时演员母亲救场，但失祜的困苦生活导致卓别林兄弟分离，母亲也因发疯入院。1903年，卓别林经哥哥介绍进入一家英国剧团开始自己的 演艺生涯，不久他打出名号，获得美国制片厂的邀请，在美国，卓别林接触到梦幻般的电影艺术，并用自己的灵气在电影这种媒介的帮助下名利双收。卓别林无法忘记自己的出身，掌握制片权后坚持在自己的影片中加入批判精神，也因此被扣上红色份子的帽子，惹上诸多麻烦。这位卓越的电影人经历了政治打压、情人们的离去、成功与失落后垂垂老矣，他在影院看着自己当年的电影，潸然泪下。 　　本片获1993年英国电影学院奖最佳男演员，伦敦影评人协会年度演员奖，芝加哥影评人协会奖最有前途女演员奖。

Narrator: James Mason 　　[ 3 Episodes ] : 　　+ Episode 1: My Happiest Years 　　+ Episode 2: The Great Director 　　+ Episode 3: Hidden Treasures

Narrator: James Mason 　　[ 3 Episodes ] : 　　+ Episode 1: My Happiest Years 　　+ Episode 2: The Great Director 　　+ Episode 3: Hidden Treasures

一对兄弟招摇撞骗来到赌城，他们假扮牧师，以帮助麻疯病人为名，向民众募款，然而他们向黑道借的金额远远大于募款。当他们得知举世知名的喜剧演员查理卓别林就葬在这里，他们想出了偷走、挟持卓别林的尸体，以勒索赎金。这起盗墓案很快引起了全世界的关注，悬赏金额也与日俱增，很快，当地所有的黑白两道都想分一杯羹…现在他们只想偷偷把尸体埋回去，然而事情有这么简单吗？

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