RKO 281 is a very underrated movie I haven't seen alot of people talking about. It's based in part upon the real-life story of the behind the scenes of Orson Welles' Citizen Kane, and in part of the documentary The Battle over Citizen Kane that made as a part of The American Experience. Orson Welles (Liev Schreiber) has been offered a carte blanche-contract with RKO after his legendary War of the Worlds broadcast, however he has troubles coming up with a picture, and he lacks inspiration. One night, at a party hosted by newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst (James Cromwell) he finds the…
“What went on the screen was nothing compared to what went on behind the scenes.”
In 1939, boy-wonder Orson Welles leaves New York, where he has succeeded in radio and theater, and, hired by RKO Pictures, moves to Hollywood with the purpose of making his first film.
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Scott Free Productions, BBC Film, HBO Films, GBH
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Cast
Liev SchreiberOrson Welles
James CromwellWilliam Randolph Hearst
Melanie GriffithMarion Davies
John MalkovichHerman Mankiewicz
Liam CunninghamGregg Toland
David SuchetLouis B. Mayer
Fiona ShawHedda Hopper
Anastasia HilleCarole Lombard
Brenda BlethynLouella Parsons
Roy ScheiderGeorge Schaefer
Roger AllamWalt DisneySimeon AndrewsJohn HousemanMedia
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What is RKO 281 about?
In 1939, boy-wonder Orson Welles leaves New York, where he has succeeded in radio and theater, and, hired by RKO Pictures, moves to Hollywood with the purpose of making his first film.
Who stars in RKO 281?
The movie stars Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell, Melanie Griffith, John Malkovich, Liam Cunningham and more.
When was RKO 281 released?
RKO 281 was released in 1999 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is RKO 281 worth watching?
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