| Review |
|---|
| "Welles' performance is nothing less than astonishing. He begins as a youth of 21, goes through middle age to his death, and makes every moment believable in voice, walk, and gesture. Even in his love scenes is Welles effective." - Hollywood Reporter |
| List of Actors/Actresses | Role |
|---|---|
| Joseph Cotten | Reporter |
| Dorothy Comingore | Susan Kane |
| Agnes Moorehead | Mary Kane |
| Ruth Warrick | Emily Kane |
| Everett Sloane | Mr. Bernstein |
| Orson Welles | Kane |
Welles did magic tricks to distract studio executives.