CITIZEN KANE (Theatrical Release USA 1941)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.7|5.0 Starsìììì

Citizen Kane—classic watch—tells an outstanding story with style and terrific acting. It seems partially based on the life story of William Randolph Hearst and serves as a great study on the works of actor and director, Orson Welles.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

The life story of a newspaper mogul intertwines with childhood memories.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Orson Welles for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer George Schaeffer for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Jedediah Leland (Joseph Cotten), Susan Alexander Kane (Dorothy Comingore), Mary Kane (Agnes Moorehead), Emily Monroe Norton Kane (Ruth Warrick), James W. Gettys (Ray Collins), Herbert Carter (Erskind Sanford), Mr. Bernstein (Everett Sloane), Jerry Thompson (William Alland), Raymond (Paul Stewart), Walter Parks Thatcher (George Coulouris), Matiste (Fortunio Bonanova), The Headwaiter (Gus Schilling), Mr. Rawlston (Philip Van Zandt), Miss Anderson (Georgia Backus), Kane’s Father (Harry Shannon), Kane III (Sony  Bupp), and Kane (Orson Welles).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Nothing boring in this drama film. It’s worth a watch and an addition to the home video library.

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Ben Meyers