
The Rose Tattoo
1955, Drama, 1h 57m
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Serafina Delle Rose
Alvaro Mangiacavallo
Rosa Delle Rose

Jack Hunter
Estelle Hohengarten
Bessie
Critic Reviews for The Rose Tattoo
All Critics (8) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (3)
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Neither in writing or performance is [Burt Lancaster's] character anything more than a static prototype.
March 30, 2020 | Full Review… -
There is nothing to recommend in the film but the incomparable Magnani.
February 3, 2021 | Full Review… -
It is a rousing spectacle -- and [Anna Magnani] is the best possible antidote -- to the antiseptic, nylon-packaged blandishments that symbolize sex on | the billboards.
December 23, 2020 | Full Review… -
To conform to the Code, Daniel Mann's version scaled down the raw sexuality in Tennessee Williams' play. In the original work, it was raw passion, but in the film desire is approved only if it leads to marriage.
October 20, 2006 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
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Anna Magnani shines ... but the stagebound feel of the film, and especially some wretched overacting by Burt Lancaster, almost sink it.
October 31, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for The Rose Tattoo
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Mar 03, 2014Anna Magnani is fabulous in whatever she appears in. With Lancaster it is touch and go. Call this one a middling effort. the film is likely held back by society norms as to what should and should not appear in a film. Overdue perhaps for a reboot.John B Super Reviewer
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May 29, 2010Tennessee Williams wrote this play for Magnani, so it's no surprise that she shines in this role. Rather than trademark decadence, this South focuses on the Sicilian immigrant experience. The script reads authentically and Magnani's performance lends further credibility to Sicilian views of family, gender roles and honor. Lancaster hasn't been in a goofier or over-acted role, yet his rendering is appropriately clownesque. For once, Williams brings happiness out of the darkness.Stefanie C Super Reviewer
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Jul 10, 2009Good drama, almost easy going coming from Williams. Magnani gives it her all.jay n Super Reviewer
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Feb 04, 2009Burt Lancaster may get top billing but the real star of this film is the incomparable Anna Magnani. What a performance!Randy T Super Reviewer
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