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RKO 281

19991h 24mBenjamin Ross
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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"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.

DramaHistoryTV Movie
Cinema On CinemaYellow PressMovie BusinessBiographyAntisemitismFilmmakingMovie StarBased On Movie1940sAspiring Director

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What is RKO 281 (1999) 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?

RKO 281 stars Liev Schreiber (Orson Welles), James Cromwell (William Randolph Hearst), Melanie Griffith (Marion Davies), John Malkovich (Herman Mankiewicz), Liam Cunningham (Gregg Toland). The film was directed by Benjamin Ross.

How long is RKO 281?

RKO 281 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999.

Is RKO 281 worth watching?

RKO 281 holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama, History, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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