Movie

RKO 281

“What went on the screen was nothing compared to what went on behind the scenes.”

★ 6.5(101)19991h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Benjamin Ross
Release date: 1999-11-20
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Scott Free Productions

RKO 281 — trailer

About RKO 281

RKO 281 is a 1999 movie in the Drama, History and TV Movie genres, directed by Benjamin Ross, starring Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell and Melanie Griffith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 101 viewers. Below you can see where to watch RKO 281 in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

cinema on cinemayellow pressmovie businessbiographyantisemitismfilmmakingmovie starbased on movie1940saspiring director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch RKO 281 in Mexico?+

RKO 281 is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is RKO 281 on Netflix?+

RKO 281 is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is RKO 281?+

RKO 281 has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in RKO 281?+

RKO 281 stars Liev Schreiber, James Cromwell, Melanie Griffith, John Malkovich and Liam Cunningham.

When did RKO 281 come out?+

RKO 281 is a 1999 movie directed by Benjamin Ross.

What genre is RKO 281?+

RKO 281 is Drama, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed RKO 281?+

RKO 281 was directed by Benjamin Ross.