“It's Welles' masterpiece, really. Many people think it's Citizen...” – Walt, The Squid and the Whale ... Movie Quotes Database

Walt

It's Welles' masterpiece, really. Many people think it's Citizen Kane, but Magnificent Ambersons, if it hadn't been ruined by the studio, would've been his crowning achievement. As it is, it's still brilliant. It's the old story, genius not being recognized by the industry.

Lance

It sounds great. Who's in it?

Walt

Orson Welles? I don't know, I haven't seen it yet. I've seen stills.

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