The Complete 'Citizen Kane' (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, The Complete 'Citizen Kane' is a documentary film, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary looking at Orson Welles and the production of the film CITIZEN KANE fifty years ago, considering the furore that accompanied it and the real life press baron William Randolph Hearst upon whom Kane is based, and his efforts to halt the film, destroy the negative and persecution of people involved with its production and showing. It includes BBC interviews with Welles made in 1960 and 1982, and film historian Robert Carringer looks at the scenes that never made it to the screen. American film critic Pauline Kael also analyses the film's enduring appeal. Extracts from "The RKO Story" (producer: Rosemary Wilton) and "Yesterday's Whitness" (producers: Christopher Cook and Stephen Peet).
Who’s in it. The Complete 'Citizen Kane' stars Leslie Megahey as Narrator, William Alland as "News on the March" narrator and Jill Evans as "Citizen Hearts" narrator.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Complete 'Citizen Kane' page.
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- Where can I watch The Complete 'Citizen Kane' (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Complete 'Citizen Kane' change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Complete 'Citizen Kane'?
- The Complete 'Citizen Kane' stars Leslie Megahey, William Alland and Jill Evans.
- When was The Complete 'Citizen Kane' released?
- The Complete 'Citizen Kane' was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.