Synopsis
Citizen Kane follows journalist Jerry Thompson as he investigates the life of recently deceased newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane, whose dying word was the enigmatic 'Rosebud.' Told through flashbacks and interviews, the film pieces together Kane's rise from humble origins to immense power, and his ultimate emotional isolation. Widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, it revolutionized cinema with its innovative narrative structure and groundbreaking cinematography.
Did You Know?
- Orson Welles was only 25 when he directed the film.
- The word 'Rosebud' is spoken by only one living character.
- Deep focus photography was pioneered extensively throughout this film.
- William Randolph Hearst tried to suppress the film's release.
- It was Orson Welles' feature film directorial debut.
Iconic Quotes
- Rosebud.
- I always gagged on that silver spoon.
- You're right, I did lose a million dollars last year. I expect to lose a million dollars this year.
- Old age. It's the only disease, Mr. Thompson, that you don't look forward to being cured of.
- I run a couple of newspapers. What do you do?
