Citizen Kane

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Mystery, Drama

Director

Orson Welles

Original Language

EN

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 the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.

Who directed Citizen Kane?

Citizen Kane was directed by Orson Welles.

When was Citizen Kane released?

Citizen Kane was released on April 17, 1941.

How long is Citizen Kane?

Citizen Kane has a runtime of 1h 59m.

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