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The Rose Tattoo

1955·Movie·NR·117 min·6.9(86)

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

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

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Where to watch The Rose Tattoo in United States

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Where is The Rose Tattoo streaming around the world?

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IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
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GermanyAmazon Video
FranceMolotov TV
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Amazon Video

About The Rose Tattoo

The Rose Tattoo is a 1955 English-language drama and romance film directed by Daniel Mann. The cast is led by Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

The Rose Tattoo was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 12, 1955, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Daniel Mann
Writers
Tennessee Williams
Release date
December 12, 1955
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Paramount Pictures
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The Rose Tattoo cast & crew

The Rose Tattoo was directed by Daniel Mann and written by Tennessee Williams.

The cast features Anna Magnani as Serafina Delle Rose, Burt Lancaster as Alvaro Mangiacavallo, Marisa Pavan as Rosa Delle Rose, Ben Cooper as Seaman Jack Hunter, Virginia Grey as Estelle Hohengarten, and Jo Van Fleet as Bessie.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex North, cinematography is by James Wong Howe, and it was produced by Hal B. Wallis.

Is The Rose Tattoo worth watching?

The Rose Tattoo holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 86 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, The Rose Tattoo is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Rose Tattoo

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Cast of The Rose Tattoo

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)

Larry Chance

Larry Chance

Rosario Delle Rose (uncredited)

Lewis Charles

Lewis Charles

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

The Rose Tattoo — FAQs

Where can I watch The Rose Tattoo in United States?

The Rose Tattoo is streaming on Hoopla in United States.

Is The Rose Tattoo on Hoopla?

Yes — The Rose Tattoo is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is The Rose Tattoo in?

The Rose Tattoo is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Rose Tattoo?

The Rose Tattoo runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).

What is The Rose Tattoo rated?

The Rose Tattoo is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 86 ratings.

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