Limelight (1952)
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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.
- Released: 1952-10-16
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 2h 17m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10 from 617 votes
Directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Top 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
Where to watch Limelight
- United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max; watch free on Kanopy; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
- India: stream on Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel
- Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
- Australia: watch free on SBS On Demand
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