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Director: Orson Welles
Genres: Period Film, Film a Clef, Drama
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Summary:
Orson Welles first feature film -- which he directed, produced, and co-wrote, as well as playing the title role -- proved to be his most important and influential work, a ground-breaking drama loosely based on the life of William Randolph Hearst which is frequently cited as the finest American film ever made. Aging newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) dies ... Full Summary >>

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Cast:
Orson Welles - (Charles Foster Kane)
Joseph Cotten - (Jedediah Leland)
Everett Sloane - (Mr. Bernstein)
Dorothy Comingore - (Susan Alexander)
Ray Collins - (Boss Jim Gettys)
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Review:
Widely considered the greatest American movie ever made, Orson_Welles's film debut reconceived Hollywood conventions of story-telling and visual structure, suggesting the essential mystery of a person's inner self and inspiring countless filmmakers with its technical accomplishments. Already famous for his work in radio and theater, 24-year-old ... Continue >>

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