Limelight

“The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!”

7.9/ 10 619 votes 1952-10-16 2h 17m 4 popularity

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

Director: Charlie Chaplin

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Budget

$900,000

Revenue

$1M

Cast

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Charlie Chaplin

Calvero

Claire Bloom

Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose

Nigel Bruce

Postant

Buster Keaton

Calvero's Partner

Sydney Chaplin

Neville

Norman Lloyd

Bodalink

Andre Eglevsky

Dancer - Harlequin

Melissa Hayden

Dancer - Columbine

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