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What is Citizen Kane about?
Citizen Kane is a classic Orson Welles film that tells the story of a wealthy newspaper magnate who dies under mysterious circumstances, uttering the enigmatic word "Rosebud." The film explores the life of Charles Foster Kane, a man who rose to greatness from humble beginnings, only to fall from grace due to his obsession with material wealth and power. The film features an all-star cast, including Joseph Cotten as Kane's best friend and reporter Jedediah Leland, Dorothy Comingore as Kane's mistress and second wife Susan Alexander Kane, and Agnes Moorehead as Kane's mother. The film was produced by Mercury Productions and released in 1941. It is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time, known for its groundbreaking cinematography, editing, and storytelling techniques.
What movies are similar to Citizen Kane?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Citizen Kane include Black Angel, The High Command, Le Corbeau, A Canterbury Tale, Gaslight, The Case of the Black Parrot.
When was Citizen Kane released in theaters?
Citizen Kane was released in theaters on May 1, 1991.