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Cast

Michael Douglas
as Oliver Rose

Kathleen Turner
as Barbara Rose

Danny DeVito
as Gavin D'Amato

Marianne Sägebrecht
as Susan

Sean Astin
as Josh (at 17)

Heather Fairfield
as Carolyn (at 17)

G.D. Spradlin
as Harry Thurmont

Peter Donat
as Larrabee

Gloria Cromwell
as Mrs. Marshall

Trenton Teigen
as Josh (age 10)

Bethany McKinney
as Carolyn (age 10)

Popeye the Dog
as Bennie

Dan Castellaneta
as Man in Chair

Tyler the Cat
as Kitty Kitty the Cat

Harlan Arnold
as Mr. Dell

Mary Fogarty
as Mrs. Dell

Rika Hofmann
as Elke

Patricia Allison
as Maureen

Peter Brocco
as Elderly Mourner

Philip Perlman
as Bidder at Auction

Susan Isaacs
as Autioneer's Assistant

Shirley Mitchell
as Mrs. Dewitt

Robert Michael Adler
as Dr. Hillerman

Jeff Thomas
as Orderly

Ellen Crawford
as Nurse

Jacqueline Cassell
as Gavin's Secretary

Vickilyn Reynolds
as Nancy, Oliver's Secretary

Eunice Suarez
as Latin Woman

Lisa Howard
as Nurse

Jeffrey Thomas
as Orderly

Julia Elliott
as Latin Assistant

Tony Crane
as Teenage Boy

Sue Palka
as Anchorwoman

Morris Jones
as Anchorman

Roy Brocksmith
as Mr. Fisk

Peter Hanson
as Mr. Marshall

Robert Harper
as Heath

Shaun Wickers
as Josh, Age 3

Mary Donohue
as Carolyn, Age 3

Prince A. Hughes
as Bleeding Man

Danitra Vance
as Manicurist Trainee

David Wohl
as Dr. Gordon

Prince Hughes
as Bleeding Man

Fred Scialla
as Stand-In

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• Jun 11, 2014

  From Danny DeVito comes the dark comedy The War of the Roses, a mean spirited and bleak film. Based on a novel, the story follows a divorce that turns ugly and violent when neither the husband nor the wife is willing to give up the house. While none of the characters are likable, the wife is especially detestable. And the cast doesn't seem to be putting much effort into their performances. Still, there are a few fun moments and some of the satire works. But in the end, The War of the Roses is too dark for its own good and lacks a sense of tragedy.
  Dann M Super Reviewer
• Feb 04, 2012

  A different viewpoint to look at marriage, Kathleen is amazing so is Michael. The War of the Roses inspired the action oriented Mr and Mrs Smith. Danny DeVito is the man!!
  

  Sylvester K Super Reviewer
• Oct 09, 2011

  Oliver Rose: You weren't even multiorgasmic before you met me, were you?  "There is no winning! Only degrees of losing!" It took me a long time to finally watch this movie and it really was worth it. This is a dark comedy out of heaven. I loved everything about it. Danny DeVito's commentary and direction are awesome. And of course Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner give fantastic and fun performances as a married couple who are now dueling for their home. The movie is extremely fun and entertaining.  Oliver and Barbara Rose have been married for 17 years. In those 17 years, they had two kids and Oliver worked himself into a position where he is making loads of money. The family is rich and they buy their dream house. Barbara spends years making the house as perfect as possible, but when she is finally done she realizes that her marriage is no longer a satisfying one. She wants a divorce, but she also wants the house and Oliver isn't going to give that up easy. Basically the whole run time is full of marital disputes and craziness.  Kathleen Turner is so good at playing a bitch. She excels at it to such a degree, that I only think of her as a bitch. Michael Douglas is just Michael Douglas. He's a solid and multidimensional actor who never disappoints. Those two on screen together in this movie are perfect. They much more fun to watch then they were in Romancing The Stone.  The movie is essentially a drama that they playoff as a comedy, and it works really well. These types of Black Comedies don't always work, but when they do, they aren't just good, they're amazing. This is one of those examples. DeVito doesn't make a false step. He brings us into a world of marital hell and he does it with a strong sense of style and wit. 
  Melvin W Super Reviewer
• Jul 27, 2011

  A dark comedy ride with twists and turns galore, and most importantly; plenty of Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Danny DeVito has directorial skill and definitely a gift for gab. Overall an interesting film, and worth a view.
  Liz < Super Reviewer

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