Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Liev Schreiber
Orson Welles
James Cromwell
William Randolph Hearst
Melanie Griffith
Marion Davies
John Malkovich
Herman Mankiewicz
Liam Cunningham
Gregg Toland
David Suchet
Louis B. Mayer
Fiona Shaw
Hedda Hopper
Anastasia Hille
Carole Lombard
Brenda Blethyn
Louella Parsons
Roy Scheider
George Schaefer
Roger Allam
Walt Disney
Simeon Andrews
John Houseman
Frequently Asked Questions
RKO 281 was released on November 20, 1999.
The runtime of RKO 281 is 1h 24m.
RKO 281 is a Drama, History, TV Movie movie.
RKO 281 has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
RKO 281 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
RKO 281 was directed by Benjamin Ross.
The main cast of RKO 281 includes Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell, Melanie Griffith.
RKO 281 is originally in English.