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The Rose Tattoo

The Rose Tattoo

The boldest story of love you have ever been permitted to see! Seething with realism and frankness!

19556.91h 57m

Overview

A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.

Directed by Daniel Mann
Written by Tennessee Williams, Hal Kanter
Produced by Hal B. Wallis
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Top Cast

Anna Magnani

Anna Magnani

Serafina Delle Rose

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Alvaro Mangiacavallo

Marisa Pavan

Marisa Pavan

Rosa Delle Rose

Ben Cooper

Ben Cooper

Seaman Jack Hunter

Virginia Grey

Virginia Grey

Estelle Hohengarten

Jo Van Fleet

Jo Van Fleet

Bessie

Sandro Giglio

Sandro Giglio

Father De Leo

Mimi Aguglia

Mimi Aguglia

Assunta

Florence Sundstrom

Florence Sundstrom

Flora

Don Bachardy

Don Bachardy

Passenger in the Back Seat of a Car (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

tattooitalian americanloss of loved onewidowlouisianabased on play or musicaltruck drivermother daughter relationship

About The Rose Tattoo

The Rose Tattoo is a drama, romance film released in 1955 exploring themes of tattoo, italian american, loss of loved one, widow, louisiana, based on play or musical. Directed by Daniel Mann, it stars Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan. A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.

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