The Dictator (1922): reparto, argumento y streaming

1922 · Película

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Released in 1922, The Dictator is a drama, aventura and romance film directed by James Cruze, running about 60 minutes. “Fights and thrills and gay romance in a Spanish banana republic- with a wild young American and a pretty senorita the center of it all.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A silent romantic adventure melodrama (from the play and novel by Richard Harding) about a womanizer who follows a beautiful Hispanic woman to her home country and his adventures there. He ends up helping her father become dictator of the entire country, and is rewarded with marriage to her and he is named Minister of Finance!

Who’s in it. The Dictator stars Wallace Reid as Brooke Travers, Theodore Kosloff as Carlos Rivas, Lila Lee as Juanita and Kalla Pasha as General Campos, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dictator page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Dictator tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch The Dictator (1922)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dictator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Dictator?
The Dictator stars Wallace Reid, Theodore Kosloff, Lila Lee, Kalla Pasha and Sidney Bracey.
When was The Dictator released?
The Dictator was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.