Citizen Kane
"Some called him a hero...others called him a heel."
Originally released in 1941. Citizen Kane is a mystery/drama film. directed by Orson Welles.
Starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, and Dorothy Comingore
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (5,879 votes)
Budget
$839.7K
Production budget
Box Office
$23.2M
27.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Orson Welles
as Charles Foster Kane
Joseph Cotten
as Jedediah Leland
Dorothy Comingore
as Susan Alexander Kane
Ray Collins
as Jim W. Gettys
George Coulouris
as Walter Parks Thatcher
Agnes Moorehead
as Mary Kane
Paul Stewart
as Raymond
Ruth Warrick
as Emily Norton Kane
Erskine Sanford
as Herbert Carter
William Alland
as Jerry Thompson/Narrator
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $839,727
- Revenue
- $23,218,000
Production Companies
- Mercury Productions
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citizen Kane about?
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 ...
Who directed Citizen Kane?
Citizen Kane was directed by Orson Welles.
How long is Citizen Kane?
Citizen Kane has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Citizen Kane released?
Citizen Kane was released on April 17, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Citizen Kane?
The main cast of Citizen Kane includes Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Ray Collins, George Coulouris.
Is Citizen Kane worth watching?
Citizen Kane has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 5,879 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.