A King in New York

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- Original title
- A King in New York
- Year
- 1957
- Running time
- 100 min.
- Country
United Kingdom
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Charles Chaplin
- Dawn Addams
- Oliver Johnston
- Maxine Audley
- Harry Green
- Michael Chaplin
- George Woodbridge
- Jerry Desmonde
- Sid James
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production United Kingdom-United States;
Attica Film Company. Producer: Charles Chaplin- Genre
- Comedy. Drama
- Synopsis
- It details the story of King Shadhov who has just escaped a revolution in his homeland by fleeing to America. However, upon arrival, his Prime Minister steals the countries bankroll leaving the king practically destitute (and staying at The Ritz). As the remaining funds dwindle away, Shadhov is forced to take jobs advertising for TV and it’s here that Chaplin delivers some of the more cutting blows to American society.
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- Critics' reviews
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"The child's rebellious spirit may die in this picture, but Chaplin's must never die. Even at 70, he is the one man of the cinema with the wit, the wisdom and the wealth to make his rebellion felt."
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