The Battle Over Citizen Kane
Originally released in 1996. The Battle Over Citizen Kane is a documentary/tv movie film. directed by Thomas Lennon.
Starring Richard Ben Cramer, William Alland, and Thomas Anderson
Synopsis
Documentary about the battle between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst over Welles' Citizen Kane (1941). Features interviews with Welles' and Hearst's co-workers also acts as a relatively complete biograph of Hearst's career.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Richard Ben Cramer
as Narrator (voice)
William Alland
as Self
Thomas Anderson
as Self
Peter Bogdanovich
as Self
Jimmy Breslin
as Self
Marion Davies
as Self (archive footage)
Leonard de Paur
as Self
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as Self
Richard France
as Self
William Randolph Hearst
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- GBH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Battle Over Citizen Kane about?
Documentary about the battle between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst over Welles' Citizen Kane (1941). Features interviews with Welles' and Hearst's co-workers also acts as a relatively co...
Who directed The Battle Over Citizen Kane?
The Battle Over Citizen Kane was directed by Thomas Lennon.
How long is The Battle Over Citizen Kane?
The Battle Over Citizen Kane has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Battle Over Citizen Kane released?
The Battle Over Citizen Kane was released on January 29, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Battle Over Citizen Kane?
The main cast of The Battle Over Citizen Kane includes Richard Ben Cramer, William Alland, Thomas Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich, Jimmy Breslin.