Citizen Kane

Average Bufph Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

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Citizen Kane

TMDB 7.978 (5968)

Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Ray Collins, George Coulouris

1941-04-17

Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.

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  • john.galt profile picture
    john.galt
    March 23, 2026

    A film that epitomizes the power of storytelling and innovation in cinema. Orson Welles, in his debut, showcases the profound depths of human ambition and the tragic pursuit of power. The film's technical brilliance is matched only by its philosophical inquiry into the nature of success and fulfillment. A stark reminder that true greatness lies not in accumulation but in the integrity of one's vision and execution. A seminal work that commands reverence.

  • bev.chen profile picture
    bev.chen
    October 7, 2025

    Orson Welles' 'Citizen Kane' is a cinematic marvel that continues to astound with its innovative storytelling and technical brilliance. The narrative's exploration of ambition and the elusive nature of happiness is as relevant today as it was upon its release. The use of deep focus cinematography and the intricate set design transport you into the world of Charles Foster Kane, making you a part of his rise and fall. It's a film that demands your attention and rewards it with a rich tapestry of visual and narrative complexity.

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