The Rose Tattoo

The Rose Tattoo (1955)

Approved 13 Dec 1955 • Comedy, Drama, Romance • 1h 57m
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An Italian-American neighborhood in Louisiana is disturbed when truck driver Rosario Delle Rose is killed by police while smuggling. His buxom widow Serafina miscarries, then over a period of years draws more and more into herself, trying to force her lovely teenaged daughter Rosa to do likewise. On one eventful day, Rose finally breaks away; Serafina learns of Rosario's affair with another woman; and a new carefree, handsome Italian truck driver enters her life...

Daniel Mann
Director
Tennessee Williams, Hal Kanter
Writer
Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan
Starring

Language: English, Italian
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 10 wins & 7 nominations total
Country: United States
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Box Office Total: $4,200,000

6.9

IMDb (4654 votes)
63%
Rotten Tomatoes
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