Limelight(1952)
“The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!”
Overview
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
Studio
Celebrated Productions
Budget
$900K
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Calvero
Claire Bloom
as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose
Nigel Bruce
as Postant
Buster Keaton
as Calvero's Partner
Sydney Chaplin
as Neville
Norman Lloyd
as Bodalink
Andre Eglevsky
as Dancer - Harlequin
Melissa Hayden
as Dancer - Columbine
Marjorie Bennett
as Mrs. Sybil Alsop
Wheeler Dryden
as Thereza's Doctor
Barry Bernard
as John Redfern
Stapleton Kent
as Claudius
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$900K
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Celebrated Productions • United Artists
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Where can I watch Limelight?▼
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What is Limelight about?▼
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Who directed Limelight?▼
Limelight was directed by Charlie Chaplin and released in 1952. It is a romance, drama, music, comedy film.
How long is Limelight?▼
Limelight has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in Limelight?▼
The cast of Limelight includes Charlie Chaplin as Calvero, Claire Bloom as Thereza 'Terry' Ambrose, Nigel Bruce as Postant, Buster Keaton as Calvero's Partner, Sydney Chaplin as Neville and more.
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