En spelfilm av Richard Attenborough om en av filmkonstens största personligheter. Filmen bygger till stora delar på Chaplins egen självbiografi och skildrar hans liv från barndomen i slummens London och hans tidiga filmer med Max Sennett, till den internationella karriären och Hollywoodskandalerna. Directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chaplin (1992) tells the life story of Charlie Chaplin, from his early years to his rise as one of the most influential figures in film history. The film is based on Chaplins autobiographies My Autobiography and My Life in Pictures and follows his career, relationships, and challenges across different historical periods. Robert Downey Jr. received Academy Award and BAFTA nominations for his performance, highlighting the films focus on a real-life figure and his impact on cinema. A biographical period drama centered on fame, creativity, and personal struggles Från IMDB: An elderly Charlie Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor, recounting his amazing journey from his poverty-stricken childhood to world-wide success after the ingenious invention of the Little Tramp.