The Complete 'Citizen Kane'
Synopsis
Documentary looking at Orson Welles and the production of the film CITIZEN KANE fifty years ago, considering the furore that accompanied it and the real life press baron William Randolph Hearst upon whom Kane is based, and his efforts to halt the film, destroy the negative and persecution of people involved with its production and showing. It includes BBC interviews with Welles made in 1960 and 1982, and film historian Robert Carringer looks at the scenes that never made it to the screen. American film critic Pauline Kael also analyses the film's enduring appeal. Extracts from "The RKO Story" (producer: Rosemary Wilton) and "Yesterday's Whitness" (producers: Christopher Cook and Stephen Peet).
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- Original Title
- The Complete 'Citizen Kane'
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Swayne, Charles Chabot, Leslie Megahey
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Christopher Swayne
Producer
Charles Chabot
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What is The Complete 'Citizen Kane' about?
Documentary looking at Orson Welles and the production of the film CITIZEN KANE fifty years ago, considering the furore that accompanied it and the real life press baron William Randolph Hearst upon whom Kane is based, and his efforts to halt the film, destroy the negative and persecution of people involved with its production and showing. It includes BBC interviews with Welles made in 1960 and 1982, and film historian Robert Carringer looks at the scenes that never made it to the screen. American film critic Pauline Kael also analyses the film's enduring appeal. Extracts from "The RKO Story" (producer: Rosemary Wilton) and "Yesterday's Whitness" (producers: Christopher Cook and Stephen Peet).
Who directed The Complete 'Citizen Kane'?
The Complete 'Citizen Kane' was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Complete 'Citizen Kane'?
The principal cast of The Complete 'Citizen Kane' includes Leslie Megahey, Jill Evans, Orson Welles, William Alland, Anita Loos.
When was The Complete 'Citizen Kane' released and how long is it?
The Complete 'Citizen Kane' was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.