Review of The Rose Tattoo (1955) by Randy T — 03 Jan 2011

Burt Lancaster may get top billing but the real star of this film is the incomparable Anna Magnani. What a performance!

This review of The Rose Tattoo (1955) was written by Randy T on 03 Jan 2011.

The Rose Tattoo has generally received positive reviews.

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