Citizen Kane is a 1941 dramatic film directed by Orson Welles, considered one of the masterpieces of cinema. Here are some important details about the film:

Plot

"Citizen Kane" tells the story of Charles Foster Kane, a media mogul, portrayed by Orson Welles. After his death, a journalist tries to uncover the meaning of an enigmatic word, "Rosebud," which Kane had whispered before dying. The film explores Kane's life through a series of flashbacks, showing his rise to power, his ambitions, and his downfall.

Cast

Orson Welles as Charles Foster Kane

Joseph Cotten as Jedediah Leland

Dorothy Comingore as Susan Alexander Kane

Agnes Moorehead as Mary Kane

Ruth Warrick as Emily Norton Kane

Ray Collins as Jim W. Gettys

Everett Sloane as Mr. Bernstein

William Alland as Jerry Thompson

Director

The film was directed by Orson Welles, who also co-wrote and starred in it.

Writer

The screenplay for "Citizen Kane" was written by Orson Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz.

Producer

The film was produced by Orson Welles and George Schaefer.

Music By

The film's score was composed by Bernard Herrmann.

Awards

"Citizen Kane" was nominated for nine Academy Awards but won only one, for Best Original Screenplay.

Box Office

The film was not a big box office success when it was released, but over the years, it has become a landmark in cinema and one of the most celebrated films in film history.