The Rose Tattoo
“The boldest story of love you have ever been permitted to see! Seething with realism and frankness!”
Synopsis
A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.
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The Rose Tattoo (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-29
Top Cast
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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)
George Humbert
Pop Mangiacavallo (uncredited)
Dorrit Kelton
Schoolteacher (uncredited)
May Lee
Mamma Shigura (Tattoo Artist) (uncredited)
Augusta Merighi
Giuseppina (uncredited)
Rosa Rey
Mariella (uncredited)
Rossana San Marco
Peppina (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Tennessee Williams
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Rose Tattoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Mann
Tennessee Williams, Hal Kanter
Alex North
James Wong Howe
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Tennessee Williams
Screenplay
Daniel Mann
Director
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Warren Low
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rose Tattoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rose Tattoo about?
A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.
Who directed The Rose Tattoo?
The Rose Tattoo was directed by Daniel Mann.
Who stars in The Rose Tattoo?
The principal cast of The Rose Tattoo includes Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan, Ben Cooper, Virginia Grey.
When was The Rose Tattoo released and how long is it?
The Rose Tattoo was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rose Tattoo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rose Tattoo was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rose Tattoo?
The Rose Tattoo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).