Quick Facts
DirectorCharlie Chaplin
Runtime2h 17m · G
GenresComedy · Drama · Music · Romance
Release1952-10-16
Film
Limelight
1952· G· 2h 17m· Comedy· Drama· Music· Romance
“The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!”
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
1952-10-16
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Key Crew
DirectorCharlie Chaplin
ScreenplayCharlie Chaplin
ProducerCharlie Chaplin
Director of PhotographyKarl Struss
Original Music ComposerCharlie Chaplin
EditorJoe Inge
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 44 crew)
Details
Released1952-10-16
Runtime2h 17m · G
StatusReleased
StudiosCelebrated Productions · United Artists
Budget$900,000
Box office$1M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.9/10 · 601 votes
Original languageen
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