CITIZEN KANE (1941)

Orson Welles' masterpiece is about a powerful publishing tycoon.

In his first effort, actor, co-writer and director, Orson Welles, made this incredible drama, which many film critics and fans consider the best American film ever. Welles received a nomination for best directing.

The cast includes: Welles, Joseph Cotten, Everett Sloane, Agnes Moorehead, Ray Collins, Paul Stewart, Ruth Warwick, Erskine Sanford, Dorothy Comingore, and George Coulouris.

#1 on the AFI Top 100. Decade after decade, this classic has been at the very top of almost every movie list ever made. Nine nominations; one win (Original Screenplay).

CITIZEN KANE was nominated for the Best Picture award.

The Citizen Kane Review

Promotional Lines: "The classic story of power and the press."