Citizen Kane
Generally regarded as the greatest and most influential films of all time; Orson Welles directorial debut (he was only 25!) is the story of newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane and the reporter who tries to piece together the meaning of his last word, Rosebud. With Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead, Dorothy Comingore, Everett Sloane, Paul Stewart; cinematography by Gregg Toland, script by Welles and Herman Mankiewicz.
Year: 1941
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Drama, Classic Drama, Cult Films / After Dark, Classic Film Noir, Paul's Favourites, NYFCC Awards - Best Film, Film Festivals 1998, Nick's Favourites, Classic Cinema, Theo's Favourites
Country: USA
Director: Orson Welles
Starring: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Everett Sloane
Duration: 119 Minutes
Rating: G
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