American Castle: The Secret World of William Randolph Hearst

2015Video⏱️ 1h 2m

Documentary

Visit the world's most outrageous and extravagant monument to excess -- Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA.

Director

Uday Gunjikar

Writers

N/A

Stars

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Release Date

October 26, 2015

Language

English

Country

United States

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🎬 Technical Specs

Filming Location

San Simeon, California, USA

Production

Horizon Cybermedia

🏷️ Keywords

reference to citizen kaneamerican historyestatemuseumcalifornia

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Documentary

⭐ Featured Review

The world's most outrageous and extravagant monument to excess -- Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA

by uday-gunjikar • 2016-02-25

"Media mogul and Democratic US Congressman William Randolph Hearst once owned and operated the world's most powerful media empire. The real-life inspiration behind Orson Welles' classic film "Citizen Kane," Hearst built an extravagant retreat in the hills of San Simeon, CA, to entertain the wealthy elite of his time. US Presidents, business tycoons and Hollywood movie stars frequented his mansion in its heyday. The estate was donated to the state of California by Hearst Corporation in 1957. It is currently maintained by the state as a museum and historic park. The film seri..."

💡 Did You Know?

Hearst Castle was the inspiration behind "Xanadu" in Orson Welles' classic film "Citizen Kane." The character of Charles Foster Kane was based on media mogul William Randolph Hearst, who built the castle and lived here for many years.

📖 Synopsis

Visit the world's most outrageous and extravagant monument to excess -- Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA.