RKO 281 (1999)
What went on the screen was nothing compared to what went on behind the scenes.
1999 · 1h 24m · Drama, History, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, History, TV Movie
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.
Director: Benjamin Ross
Writers: John Logan
Music by: John Altman
Cinematography: Mike Southon
Editor: Alex Mackie
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Cast
Liev Schreiber as Orson WellesJames Cromwell as William Randolph HearstMelanie Griffith as Marion DaviesJohn Malkovich as Herman MankiewiczLiam Cunningham as Gregg TolandDavid Suchet as Louis B. MayerFiona Shaw as Hedda HopperAnastasia Hille as Carole LombardBrenda Blethyn as Louella ParsonsRoy Scheider as George SchaeferRoger Allam as Walt DisneySimeon Andrews as John HousemanMore like this
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