RKO 281 - The Battle Over "Citizen Kane" (1999)

Synopsis: This HBO mini-series tells the story behind the legendary movie CITIZEN KANE, which had a working title of "RKO #281." It's the story of the battle between Orson Welles (director and star of... This HBO mini-series tells the story behind the legendary movie CITIZEN KANE, which had a working title of "RKO #281." It's the story of the battle between Orson Welles (director and star of CITIZEN KANE), and William Randolph Hearst (whose real life bore an incredibly strong resemblance to the movie's main character). [More]

Starring: Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell, Melanie Griffith, Brenda Blethyn

Starring: Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell, Melanie Griffith, Brenda Blethyn, Roy Scheider, John Malkovich

Director: Benjamin Ross

Director: Benjamin Ross

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