Flamingo Road
Seen it?1949 | 94 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
A stranded carnival dancer takes on a corrupt political boss when she marries into small-town society.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz
- Joan CrawfordLane Bellamy
- Zachary ScottFielding Carlisle
- Sydney GreenstreetSheriff Titus Semple
- David BrianDan Reynolds
- Gladys GeorgeLute Mae Sanders
- Virginia HustonAnnabelle Weldon
- Fred ClarkDoc Waterson
- Gertrude MichaelMillie
- Alice WhiteGracie
- Sam McDanielBoatright