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RKO 281 is a 1999 American historical drama film directed by Benjamin Ross and starring Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell, Melanie Griffith, John Malkovich, Roy Scheider and Liam Cunningham. The film depicts the troubled production behind the 1941 film Citizen Kane. The film's title is a reference to the original production number of Citizen Kane.
Original Release
11/20/1999
US Release
11/20/1999
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Liev Schreiber | Orson Welles |
| James Cromwell | William Randolph Hearst |
| Melanie Griffith | Marion Davies |
| John Malkovich | Herman Mankiewicz |
| Brenda Blethyn | Louella Parsons |
| Roy Scheider | George Schaefer |
| Liam Cunningham | Gregg Toland |
| David Suchet | Louis B. Mayer |
| Fiona Shaw | Hedda Hopper |
| Anastasia Hille | Carole Lombard |
Directors
Writers
John Logan, Richard Ben Cramer, Thomas Lennon
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Liev Schreiber | Orson Welles |
| James Cromwell | William Randolph Hearst |
| Melanie Griffith | Marion Davies |
| John Malkovich | Herman Mankiewicz |
| Brenda Blethyn | Louella Parsons |
| Roy Scheider | George Schaefer |
| Liam Cunningham | Gregg Toland |
| David Suchet | Louis B. Mayer |
| Fiona Shaw | Hedda Hopper |
| Anastasia Hille | Carole Lombard |
| Roger Allam | Walt Disney |
| Simeon Andrews | John Houseman |
| William Armstrong | Mr. Lewis |
| Jay Benedict | Darryl Zanuck |
| Ron Berglas | David O. Selznick |
| Paul Birchard | Top Brass #2 |
| Neil Conrich | Mr. Thomson |
| Michael Cronin | Joseph Willicombe |
| Sarah Franzl | Dorothy Comingore |
| Briony Glassco | Script Girl |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Diane Minter Lewis | Executive Producer |
| Ridley Scott | Executive Producer |
| Tony Scott | Executive Producer |
| Chris Zarpas | Executive Producer |
| Su Armstrong | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2000 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 2000 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2000 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Won |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Music Composition for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Won |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Won |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2000 | Emmy | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
