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The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996)
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Documentary about the battle between Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst over Welles' Citizen Kane (1941). Features interviews with Welles' and Hearst's co-workers also acts as a relatively complete biograph of Hearst's career.
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Worth tryingReflective
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited forreal stories and informative storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight The Battle Over Citizen Kane is a 1996 film in the Documentary / TV Movie category from United States. Directed by Thomas Lennon. Starring Richard Ben Cramer and William Alland. Runtime: about 108 minutes. Original language: English. TMDB rating: 7.4/10.
Genre: Documentary / TV Movie, Released in 1996, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 108 minutes, Starring Richard Ben Cramer and William Alland.
Runtime
108 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew

Richard Ben Cramer
Narrator (voice)

William Alland
Self

Thomas Anderson
Self

Peter Bogdanovich
Self

Jimmy Breslin
Self

Marion Davies
Self (archive footage)

Leonard de Paur
Self

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Self
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Richard France
Self

William Randolph Hearst
Self (archive footage)

William Herz
Self

Sam Leve
Self

Norman Lloyd
Self

Nancy Loe
Self
Director: Thomas Lennon
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1What is movie The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996)?
It is a movie released in 1996 within the Documentary, TV Movie category.
2What is the story of The Battle Over Citizen Kane?
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4What is the rating of The Battle Over Citizen Kane?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 29 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Battle Over Citizen Kane?
Its runtime is about 108 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Battle Over Citizen Kane best suited for?
A grounded watch that works through real details, context, and curiosity more than dramatic escalation.
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