The Rose and the Jackal
“He was a Union Soldier that destiny made a lover. She was a beautiful Confederate whom fate made a spy.”
Synopsis
Detective Allan Pinkerton, working for the Union, becomes obsessed with Southern socialite Rose O'Neal Greenhow, a spy for the Confederacy.
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The Rose and the Jackal (TV Movie) Feature ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Christopher Reeve
Allan Pinkerton
Madolyn Smith Osborne
Rose O'Neil Greenhow
Granville Van Dusen
Tom
Kevin McCarthy
Senator Henry Wilson
Carrie Snodgress
Joan Pinkerton
Haynes Brooke
Lieutenant Lawrence Nevins
Jeff Corey
James Buchanan
Wilbur Fitzgerald
New York Times Reporter
Mert Hatfield
Union Jailer
Christine Lakin
Little Rose
Ken Strong
Thomas John Rayford
Patty Mack
Molly
Joan Riordan
Esther Macy
Diana Brittain
Robby Preddy
J. Don Ferguson
Bruce Evers
Amy Bryson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Edson
- Original Score
- Michael J. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Rose and the Jackal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Turner Network Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Eric Edson
Michael J. Lewis
Dietrich Lohmann
Jim Oliver
Wendy Dytman, Paula Weinstein, Barry Bernardi, Steve White
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Eric Edson
Writer
Charles C. Bennett
Production Design
Barry Bernardi
Producer
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Jim Oliver
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rose and the Jackal
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What is The Rose and the Jackal about?
Detective Allan Pinkerton, working for the Union, becomes obsessed with Southern socialite Rose O'Neal Greenhow, a spy for the Confederacy.
Who directed The Rose and the Jackal?
The Rose and the Jackal was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Rose and the Jackal?
The principal cast of The Rose and the Jackal includes Christopher Reeve, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Granville Van Dusen, Kevin McCarthy, Carrie Snodgress.
When was The Rose and the Jackal released and how long is it?
The Rose and the Jackal was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rose and the Jackal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rose and the Jackal was composed by Michael J. Lewis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rose and the Jackal?
The Rose and the Jackal holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).