Citizen Kane

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Credits: Far Out / RKO Radio Pictures
Genre
Drama
Release Date
May 1st, 1941
Directed By
Orson Welles
Written By
Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles
Produced By
Orson Welles
Starring
Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes Moorehead, Everett Sloane
Length
119 minutes
Budget
Approximately $840,000
Box Office
Approximately $1.6 million
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Original Screenplay'; Academy Award nominations for 'Best Picture', 'Best Director', 'Best Actor', 'Best Cinematography', 'Best Film Editing', 'Best Original Score', 'Best Art Direction' and 'Best Sound Recording'; British Film Institute's Sight and Sound poll winner as the greatest film of all time for five consecutive decades (1962–2002).
Location
United States
Fiction
Yes
Summary
Following the death of wealthy newspaper publisher Charles Foster Kane, a reporter investigates the meaning of Kane's final word, "Rosebud". Through interviews with friends, colleagues and family members, Kane's extraordinary life is reconstructed, revealing his ambition, political aspirations, failed relationships and growing isolation as he searches for the truth behind one of cinema's greatest mysteries.
Fun Facts
Orson Welles was just 25 years old when he co-wrote, directed, produced and starred in 'Citizen Kane', making one of the most extraordinary directorial debuts in cinema history. ### The film's portrayal of media power angered newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, who attempted to suppress its release by banning coverage of it in his newspapers. ### 'Citizen Kane' pioneered filmmaking techniques including extensive deep-focus photography, low-angle shots with visible ceilings and innovative nonlinear storytelling, influencing generations of filmmakers.
Related Movies
'The Magnificent Ambersons', 'Casablanca', 'The Third Man', 'Sunset Boulevard', 'Touch of Evil'

‘Citizen Kane’ is a 1941 American drama film directed by, produced by and starring Orson Welles.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, it follows the rise and fall of newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane through the recollections of those who knew him after his mysterious final word, “Rosebud”.

Renowned for its innovative cinematography, nonlinear storytelling and groundbreaking use of deep focus, the film transformed the language of cinema and continues to influence filmmakers around the world.

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More About Citizen Kane

'Citizen Kane' follows a reporter investigating the life of newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane in an attempt to uncover the meaning of his mysterious final word, "Rosebud".
No. The film is fictional, although Charles Foster Kane was inspired in part by newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst and other influential American businessmen.
'Citizen Kane' revolutionised cinema through its innovative cinematography, narrative structure, editing and sound design. Combined with Orson Welles' groundbreaking direction and performance, it has become one of the most influential films in the history of filmmaking.
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