Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film, directed by and starring Orson Welles. Many critics consider it the greatest American film of all time, especially for its innovative cinematography, music and narrative structure. Citizen Kane was Welles's first feature film. The film was nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories; it won an Academy Award for Best Writing by Herman Mankiewicz and Welles. It was released by RKO Pictures. The story is a film à clef that examines the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, played by Welles, a character based in part upon the American...
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quick facts
Release date:May 1, 1941
Directed by:Orson Welles
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:119 Minutes
Producer:Orson Welles
Editor:Robert Wise
Music by:Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography:Gregg Toland
Screenplay by:Orson Welles, Herman J. Mankiewicz
Estimated budget:$686,033

Award-winners from Citizen Kane

Herman J. Mankiewicz
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Character:Newspaperman
Born:November 7, 1897
Died:March 5, 1953
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Character:Charles Foster Kane
Born:May 6, 1915
Died:October 10, 1985

Cast of Citizen Kane

Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten
Jedediah Leland
Born:May 15, 1905
Died:Feb. 6, 1994
Agnes Moorehead
Agnes Moorehead
Mary Kane
Born:Dec. 6, 1900
Died:Apr. 30, 1974
Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Reporter Smoking Pipe at End
Born:Sept. 3, 1913
Died:Jan. 29, 1964
Arthur O'Connell
Arthur O'Connell
Reporter
Born:Mar. 29, 1908
Died:May 18, 1981
George Coulouris
George Coulouris
Walter Parks Thatcher
Born:Oct. 1, 1903
Died:Apr. 25, 1989
Ray Collins
Ray Collins
Jim W. Gettys
Born:Dec. 10, 1889
Died:July 11, 1965

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1941 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Herman J. Mankiewicz
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YearAward Nomination
1941 Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Orson Welles
1942 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Gregg Toland
1942 Academy Award for Best Art Direction, A. Roland Fields
1941 Academy Award for Best Director, Orson Welles
1942 Academy Award for Original Music Score, Bernard Herrmann
1942 Academy Award for Film Editing, Robert Wise
1942 Academy Award for Sound Mixing, John O. Aalberg
1941 Academy Award for Best Picture, Orson Welles
1941 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Orson Welles
1941 Academy Award for Best Art Direction, A. Roland Fields
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Film director of Citizen Kane

Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Born: May 6, 1915
Died: October 10, 1985

George Orson Welles was an American film director, actor, theatre director, screenwriter, and producer, who worked extensively in film, theater, and television after starting his career in radio drama. Welles is noted for his innovative dramatic productions as well as his distinctive voice and...
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TitleReleasedRatedGenre
Portrait of Gina
The Deep Thriller
The Dreamers
The Merchant of Venice
The Orson Welles Show
Orson Welles' Sketch Book
Filming The Trial
The Miracle of St. Anne
In the Land of Don Quixote
One Man Band Short Film
Orson Welles' Magic Show Short Film
Horse Eats Hat
The Spirit of Charles Lindbergh Short Film
Don Quixote 1986
Filming Othello 1978
F for Fake 1973 Biography
The Other Side of the Wind 1972
Moby Dick 1971 Short Film
The Southern Star 1969
The Immortal Story 1968
Vienna 1968 Short Film
Chimes at Midnight 1965 Comedy
The Trial 1963
Mr. Arkadin: The Corinth Version 1962 Thriller
Mr. Arkadin: The Comprehensive Version 1962 Thriller
Touch of Evil 1958 Thriller
The Fountain of Youth 1956 Short Film
Around The World With Orson Welles 1955 Short Film
Mr. Arkadin 1955 Thriller
Moby Dick Rehearsed 1955 Short Film
The Lady in the Ice 1953
Othello 1952
Macbeth 1948
The Lady from Shanghai 1947 Thriller
The Orson Welles Batman Hoax 1947
The Stranger 1946 Thriller
The Magnificent Ambersons 1942
It's All True 1942 G (USA) Short Film
Citizen Kane 1941 PG (USA)
Too Much Johnson 1938 Comedy
The Hearts of Age 1934 Short Film
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Music contributors for Citizen Kane

Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann

Bernard Herrmann was an American composer noted for his work in motion pictures. An Academy Award-winner , Herrmann is particularly known for his...
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Filming locations for Citizen Kane

Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in the state of California, and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of 468.67 square miles , and is located in Southern California. Often known by...
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Oheka Castle
Oheka Castle

Oheka Castle, also known as the Otto Kahn Estate, is located on the Gold Coast of Long Island, in Huntington, New York. It was the country home of financier and philanthropist Otto Kahn. Built by Kahn between 1914 and 1919, it was and remains the second largest private home in the United States,...
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San Diego
San Diego

San Diego /ˌsæn diːˈeɪɡoʊ/ is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of...
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New York City
New York City

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which honors did the movie "Citizen Kane" receive?
  • A:
    The movie received the Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay.
  • Q:
    When did the film "Citizen Kane" premier?
  • A:
    The movie was released in May, 1941.
  • Q:
    What was the tagline for the film, Citizen Kane?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT IT! It's Terrific!"
  • Q:
    How many minutes is the runtime of the film "Citizen Kane"?
  • A:
    The approxomite runtime is 119 minutes.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the movie, "Citizen Kane"?
  • A:
    The film is rated PG (USA).
  • Q:
    Who directed the movie "Citizen Kane"?
  • A:
    Orson Welles was the director of the film.
  • Q:
    The motion picture, "Citizen Kane" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The film is labeled as: Drama and Black-and-white.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the film Citizen Kane?
  • A:
    Bernard Herrmann composed the music score for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the movie Citizen Kane?
  • A:
    Orson Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    What was the approximate cost to make the movie "Citizen Kane"?
  • A:
    $686,033 was the cost to make this movie.

Awards & Accolades

  • Best Original Screenplay
    1942
  • NBR Best Movies of the 1940's
    1941

Quotes

  • Rosebud.

    - Charles Foster Kane
Citizen Kane
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