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The Rose Tattoo (1955) | Criteria

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The Rose Tattoo

English • 1955 • 1h 57m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

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

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Cinematography by James Wong Howe
Position 17
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September 2022
Position 58
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Additions: January 2020
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Starring Burt Lancaster
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Credits

Crew

DirectorDaniel Mann

WriterTennessee Williams

CinematographerJames Wong Howe

ComposerAlex North

EditorWarren Low

ProducerHal B. Wallis

Cast

Anna Magnanias Serafina Delle Rose

Burt Lancasteras Alvaro Mangiacavallo

Marisa Pavanas Rosa Delle Rose

as Seaman Jack Hunter

Virginia Greyas Estelle Hohengarten

Jo Van Fleetas Bessie

Sandro Giglioas Father De Leo

Mimi Agugliaas Assunta

Florence Sundstromas Flora

Don Bachardyas Passenger in the Back Seat of a Car (uncredited)

Larry Chanceas Rosario Delle Rose (uncredited)

Lewis Charlesas Taxi Driver (uncredited)

George Humbertas Pop Mangiacavallo (uncredited)

Dorrit Keltonas Schoolteacher (uncredited)

May Leeas Mamma Shigura (Tattoo Artist) (uncredited)

Augusta Merighias Giuseppina (uncredited)

Rosa Reyas Mariella (uncredited)

Rossana San Marcoas Peppina (uncredited)

Georgia Simmonsas The Strega (uncredited)

Zolya Talmaas Miss Mangiacavallo (uncredited)