The Secret Life of Citizen Kane (English Edition)

Long considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made, Citizen Kane endured a fascinating and troubled production. Hollywood insiders longed to see 26-year-old Boy Wonder Orson Welles fall flat on his face, and newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, on whose life many believe the film’s story was based, used his considerable wealth and power to prevent the movie from ever seeing the light of day. Despite these obstacles, Citizen Kane was released to critical acclaim, but flopped at the box office, due largely to Hearst’s influence over theatre owners across America. The Secret Life of Citizen Kane charts the fascinating story of the movie’s difficult journey to the screen. It also contains a detailed scene-by-scene breakdown, providing an invaluable insight into the meaning and messages behind this genuine, timeless classic of the cinema.