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Citizen Kane

1941

Orson Welles

1941·TV-PG·United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore

Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: 'Rosebud.'

Cast

Joseph Cotten·Dorothy Comingore·Agnes Moorehead·Orson Welles

Producers

George Schaefer·Orson Welles

Languages

United KingdomEnglishItalyItalian

Major Awards

2 wins · 4 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Picture

National Board of Review, USA (1941)

Best Film

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1941)

Best Film

Nominations (4)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1942)

Best Picture

Best Director

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1941)

Best Director

Orson Welles
Academy Awards, USA (1942)

Best Director

Orson Welles

Best Actor

Academy Awards, USA (1942)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Orson Welles