

The Rose Tattoo
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A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.
Where to watch The Rose Tattoo in United States
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Where is The Rose Tattoo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple 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
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
Serafina Delle Rose

Burt Lancaster
Alvaro Mangiacavallo

Marisa Pavan
Rosa Delle Rose

Ben Cooper
Seaman Jack Hunter

Virginia Grey
Estelle Hohengarten

Jo Van Fleet
Bessie

Sandro Giglio
Father De Leo

Mimi Aguglia
Assunta

Florence Sundstrom
Flora

Don Bachardy
Passenger in the Back Seat of a Car (uncredited)

Larry Chance
Rosario Delle Rose (uncredited)

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.











