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Citizen Kane

The enigmatic demise of Charles Foster Kane, a media tycoon, sets off a sensational investigation as journalists rush to decipher the significance of his final, enigmatic utterance, "Rosebud."

A mystery unfolds as a group of reporters strive to uncover the meaning behind Charles Foster Kane's enigmatic final words, "Rosebud." Through a newsreel and flashbacks, the film reveals the captivating story of Kane's life, from his rise to fame as a newspaper tycoon to his eventual downfall.

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Main Cast

Orson WellesOrson WellesCharles Foster Kane
Joseph CottenJoseph CottenJedediah Leland
Dorothy ComingoreDorothy ComingoreSusan Alexander Kane
Ray CollinsRay CollinsJim W. Gettys
George CoulourisGeorge CoulourisWalter Parks Thatcher
Agnes MooreheadAgnes MooreheadMary Kane
Paul StewartPaul StewartRaymond
Ruth WarrickRuth WarrickEmily Norton Kane
Erskine SanfordErskine SanfordHerbert Carter
William AllandWilliam AllandJerry Thompson/Narrator
Everett SloaneEverett SloaneMr. Bernstein
Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaSignor Matiste
Gus SchillingGus SchillingJohn
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtMr. Rawlston
Georgia BackusGeorgia BackusBertha Anderson
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonJim Kane
Sonny BuppSonny BuppCharles Foster Kane III
Buddy SwanBuddy SwanYoung Charles Foster Kane
Gino CorradoGino CorradoGino (uncredited)
Maurice CostelloMaurice CostelloExtra (uncredited)
Demetrius AlexisDemetrius AlexisNewsreel Man (uncredited)
Gene CooganGene CooganNewsreel Man (uncredited)
Rudy GermaneRudy GermaneNewsreel Man (uncredited)
Mike LallyMike LallyNewsreel Man (uncredited)
John NorthpoleJohn NorthpoleNewsreel Man (uncredited)
Bob TerryBob TerryNewsreel Man (uncredited)
William AlstonWilliam AlstonMan at Xanadu Great Hall (uncredited)
Jack GarganJack GarganMan at Xanadu Great Hall (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseMan at Xanadu Great Hall (uncredited)
Carmen LarouxCarmen LarouxMaid in Xanadu Hall (uncredited)
Sam AshSam AshMan at Boat Dock (uncredited)
Buddy MessingerBuddy MessingerMan at Boat Dock (uncredited)
Terrance RayTerrance RayMan at Boat Dock (uncredited)
Sally CornerSally CornerWoman at Boat Dock (uncredited)
Walter BaconWalter BaconCity Room Employee (uncredited)
Herbert CorthellHerbert CorthellCity Editor (uncredited)
Harry A. BaileyHarry A. BaileyMan Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited)
Danny BorzageDanny BorzageMan Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited)
Tom ColemanTom ColemanMan Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited)
Jack EganJack EganMan Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited)
John McCormackJohn McCormackMan Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited)
Don RobertsDon RobertsMan Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited)
Larry WheatLarry WheatMan Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited)
Larry WilliamsLarry WilliamsMan Singing at Inquirer Party (uncredited)
Joan BlairJoan BlairGeorgia (uncredited)
Morgan BrownMorgan BrownServant (uncredited)
Edmund CobbEdmund CobbInquirer Reporter (uncredited)
Louis NatheauxLouis NatheauxReporter (uncredited)
Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellReporter (uncredited)
Tom SteeleTom SteeleReporter (uncredited)
Richard WilsonRichard WilsonReporter (uncredited)
Louise CurrieLouise CurrieReporter at Xanadu (uncredited)
Walter SandeWalter SandeReporter at Xanadu (uncredited)
Jan WileyJan WileyReporter at Xanadu (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeReporter at Wedding (uncredited)
Alan LaddAlan LaddReporter Smoking Pipe at End (uncredited)
Thomas A. CurranThomas A. CurranTeddy Roosevelt (uncredited)
Jack CurtisJack CurtisBoss Printer (uncredited)
George NoisomGeorge NoisomCopy Boy (uncredited)
Dona DaxDona DaxHouse Maid (uncredited)
George DeNormandGeorge DeNormandNewspaperman at Trenton Town Hall (uncredited)
Bud GearyBud GearyNewspaperman at Trenton Town Hall (uncredited)
Bert LeBaronBert LeBaronNewspaperman at Trenton Town Hall (uncredited)
Clyde McAteeClyde McAteeNewspaperman at Trenton Town Hall (uncredited)
Cyril RingCyril RingNewspaperman at Trenton Town Hall (uncredited)
Roland WintersRoland WintersNewspaperman at Trenton Town Hall (uncredited)
Lew HarveyLew HarveyNewspaperman (uncredited)
Herman J. MankiewiczHerman J. MankiewiczNewspaperman (uncredited)
Eddie DewEddie DewMan in Projection Room (uncredited)
Perc LaundersPerc LaundersMan in Projection Room (uncredited)
John DilsonJohn DilsonWard Heeler (uncredited)
Walter JamesWalter JamesWard Heeler (uncredited)
Robert DudleyRobert DudleyPhotographer (uncredited)
Al EbenAl EbenSolly (uncredited)
Edith EvansonEdith EvansonLeland's Nurse (uncredited)
Carl FaulknerCarl FaulknerHermann Goring (uncredited)
Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwayDancer (uncredited)
Olin FrancisOlin FrancisExpressman (uncredited)
Louise FranklinLouise FranklinSusan's Maid (uncredited)
Renee GodfreyRenee GodfreyNurse (uncredited)
Jesse GravesJesse GravesJoseph (uncredited)
Ernest GrooneyErnest GrooneyMan on Hospital Roof (uncredited)
Teddy MangeanTeddy MangeanMan on Roof (uncredited)
Henry HebertHenry HebertBest Man at Wedding (uncredited)
Francis SaylesFrancis SaylesPolitician (uncredited)
Ellen LoweEllen LoweMs. Townsend (uncredited)
James T. MackJames T. MackPrompter (uncredited)
Frank McLureFrank McLure(uncredited)
Charles MeakinCharles MeakinCivic Leader (uncredited)
Irving MitchellIrving MitchellDr. Corey (uncredited)
Frances E. NealFrances E. NealEthel (uncredited)
Joseph NorthJoseph NorthSecretary (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienSecretary (uncredited)
Dick ScottDick ScottOpera Spectator (uncredited)
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorMan at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
Russ PowellRuss PowellMan at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
Bert StevensBert StevensMan at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
Jack RaymondJack RaymondStagehand (uncredited)
Benny RubinBenny RubinSmather (uncredited)
Shimen RuskinShimen RuskinHireling (uncredited)
George SherwoodGeorge SherwoodHireling (uncredited)
Edward RyanEdward RyanMan in Inquirer City Room (uncredited)
Landers StevensLanders StevensSenate Investigator (uncredited)
Harry J. VejarHarry J. VejarPortuguese Laborer (uncredited)
Tudor WilliamsTudor WilliamsChorus Master (uncredited)
Tim DavisTim DavisCopy Boy (uncredited)
Charles BennettCharles BennettEntertainer (uncredited)
John AlbanJohn AlbanReporter (uncredited)
Sam HarrisSam HarrisNewsreel Man (uncredited)
Dorothy ClevelandDorothy ClevelandWoman in Front of Chronicle Building (uncredited)

Creators

Orson WellesOrson WellesDirector, Screenplay
Herman J. MankiewiczHerman J. MankiewiczScreenplay

Citizen Kane Videos

CITIZEN KANE ('41) - Original Trailer

CITIZEN KANE ('41) - Original Trailer

Mark Kermode reviews Citizen Kane (1941) | BFI Player

Mark Kermode reviews Citizen Kane (1941) | BFI Player

Citizen Kane | Charles Destroys Susan's Room | HBO Max

Citizen Kane | Charles Destroys Susan's Room | HBO Max

CITIZEN KANE: 75th Anniversary Trailer

CITIZEN KANE: 75th Anniversary Trailer

Info about Citizen Kane

Studio(s): Mercury Productions, RKO Radio Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Apr 17, 1941

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $23,218,000.00

Budget: $839,727.00

Genres:Drama, Mystery

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