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The Rose Tattoo

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1955 | 117 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It won 3 Oscars, 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 57 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1955: an older pace and style.

A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 3 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Actress, Academy Awards: Best Art Direction – Black-and-White, Academy Awards: Best Cinematography – Black-and-White. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Foreign Actress. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars and 1 DGA Award. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 54K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Daniel Mann

  • Anna MagnaniSerafina Delle Rose
  • Burt LancasterAlvaro Mangiacavallo
  • Marisa PavanRosa Delle Rose
  • Ben CooperSeaman Jack Hunter
  • Virginia GreyEstelle Hohengarten
  • Jo Van FleetBessie
  • Sandro GiglioFather De Leo
  • Mimi AgugliaAssunta
  • Florence SundstromFlora
  • Don BachardyPassenger in the Back Seat of a Car (uncredited)