Citizen Kane

Name: Citizen Kane
Director: Orson Welles
Genre: Mystery, Drama
Released: 1941
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Ray Collins, George Coulouris

Some called him a hero...others called him a heel.

19411h 59m8.0(6,149 votes)

MysteryDrama

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.

Citizen Kane (1941) is a mystery and drama film directed by Orson Welles. It stars Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, and Dorothy Comingore. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.0 out of 10 from 6,149 votes.

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Director

Orson Welles

Cast

Orson Welles

Charles Foster Kane

Joseph Cotten

Jedediah Leland

Dorothy Comingore

Susan Alexander Kane

Ray Collins

Jim W. Gettys

George Coulouris

Walter Parks Thatcher

Agnes Moorehead

Mary Kane

Paul Stewart

Raymond

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Frequently Asked Questions About Citizen Kane

Where can I watch Citizen Kane?

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Who stars in Citizen Kane?

Citizen Kane stars Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, and Ray Collins, and was directed by Orson Welles.

How long is Citizen Kane?

Citizen Kane has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.

When did Citizen Kane come out?

Citizen Kane was released in 1941.

What genre is Citizen Kane?

Citizen Kane is a mystery and drama film.

Is Citizen Kane worth watching?

Citizen Kane holds an average audience score of 8.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.