RKO 281

(1999)Directed by Benjamin Ross84 minDrama, History, TV Movie
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.

Liev Schreiberas Orson Welles
James Cromwellas William Randolph Hearst
Melanie Griffithas Marion Davies
John Malkovichas Herman Mankiewicz
Liam Cunninghamas Gregg Toland
David Suchetas Louis B. Mayer
Fiona Shawas Hedda Hopper
Anastasia Hilleas Carole Lombard
Brenda Blethynas Louella Parsons
Roy Scheideras George Schaefer
Roger Allamas Walt Disney
Simeon Andrewsas John Houseman
William Armstrongas Mr. Lewis
Jay Benedictas Darryl Zanuck
Ron Berglasas David O. Selznick
Paul Birchardas Top Brass #2
Neil Conrichas Mr. Thomson
Michael Croninas Joseph Willicombe
Sarah Franzlas Dorothy Comingore
Briony Glasscoas Script Girl
Louis Hammondas Flunkie #2
Aaron Keelingas Young Orson Welles
Joseph Longas Harry Cohn
GMGareth Marksas Top Brass #1