Citizen Kane

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Citizen Kane

Title:

Citizen Kane

Added Title:

Battle over Citizen Kane.

Author:

Welles, Orson, 1915-1985, producer, screenwriter, director, actor.

Cotten, Joseph, 1905-1994, actor.

Comingore, Dorothy, 1913-1971, actor.

Moorehead, Agnes, 1906-1974 actor.

Warrick, Ruth, actor.

Collins, Ray, 1889-1965, actor..

Sanford, Erskine, 1885-1969, actor.

Sloane, Everett, 1909-1965, actor.

Alland, William, 1916-1997, actor.

Stewart, Paul, 1908-1986, actor,

Coulouris, George, 1903-1989, actor.

Mankiewicz, Herman J. (Herman Jacob), 1897-1953, screenwriter.

Herrmann, Bernard, 1911-1975, composer.

Toland, Gregg, cinematographer.

Wise, Robert, 1914-2005, editor.

Warner Home Video (Firm)

RKO Pictures.

Mercury Productions.

Summary:

A wealthy newspaper publisher achieves tremendous social and political power, but fails to overcome the loneliness which plagues him throughout his life.

Audience:

MPAA rating: PG.

5-adult BWI.

General Note:

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1941.

Special features: audio commentary by Peter Bogdonavich or Roger Ebert; premiere footage, photos, press book and notes; production notes; call sheets; storyboards; deleted scene notes ; original print advertising; theatrical trailer; still photo gallery; Orson Welles filmography; documentary feature "The battle over Citizen Kane" (114 min.).

Edition:

Standard format ; two-disc special ed.

Contents:

Citizen Kane -- Battle over Citizen Kane

Physical Description:

2 videodiscs (ca. 119 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Genre:

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Subject Term:

Newspaper publishing -- Drama.

Wealth -- Drama.

Ambition -- Drama.

Politicians -- Drama.

Author(s):

Welles, Orson, 1915-1985,

Cotten, Joseph, 1905-1994,

Comingore, Dorothy, 1913-1971,

Moorehead, Agnes, 1906-1974

Warrick, Ruth,

Collins, Ray, 1889-1965,

Sanford, Erskine, 1885-1969,

Sloane, Everett, 1909-1965,

Alland, William, 1916-1997,

Stewart, Paul, 1908-1986,

Coulouris, George, 1903-1989,

Mankiewicz, Herman J. (Herman Jacob), 1897-1953,

Herrmann, Bernard, 1911-1975,

Toland, Gregg,

Wise, Robert, 1914-2005,

Added Corporate Author:

Warner Home Video (Firm)

RKO Pictures.

Mercury Productions.

Publisher:

Warner Home Video,

Publication Date:

2001

1941

ISBN:

9780780635203

Publication Information:

Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2001], c1941.

Award Note:

Academy Award, 1942: Best Writing, Original Screenplay (Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles)

Call Number:

DVD CITIZEN

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Summary

The Orson Welles masterwork that expanded filmmaking frontiers like no other movie: the fascinating story of a ruthless publishing magnate's rise to fame and influence - climaxing in the man's mysterious final word: Rosebud. Also includes a second disc containing the documentary The Battle Over Citizen Kane, interviews, and profiles.

Summary

An American tragedy of a newspaper tycoon, from his humble beginnings to the solitude of his final years. Nominated for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture and Director. Bonus features include commentary by Roger Ebert.