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Citizen Kane (1941)

PG04/17/1941Mystery, Drama1h 59m
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Some called him a hero...others called him a heel.

Overview

Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Orson Welles

    Charles Foster Kane

  2. Cast 1

    Joseph Cotten

    Jedediah Leland

  3. Cast 1

    Dorothy Comingore

    Susan Alexander Kane

  4. Cast 1

    Ray Collins

    Jim W. Gettys

  5. Cast 1

    George Coulouris

    Walter Parks Thatcher

  6. Cast 1

    Agnes Moorehead

    Mary Kane

  7. Cast 1

    Paul Stewart

    Raymond

  8. Cast 1

    Ruth Warrick

    Emily Norton Kane

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    Erskine Sanford

    Herbert Carter

Now I know why I'm stingy with 10/10 ratings. This .. Is the film.by which all others should be judged. It has it all. From the captivating storyline to the exceptional performances, this film truly sets the bar high for cinematic excellence. Its seamless blend of creative framing, music, and narrative pacing tells a story that can never be dated because it's universal and creates an unforgettable movie-watching experience. It resonates on multiple levels. I knew Orsen Welles was great, but this film displays his genius. Welles and Mankiewicz have truly created a masterpiece. Few of ...