Review of The Rose Tattoo (1955) by Jonathan I — 17 Aug 2017

Anna Magnani is superb!!! But why is Burt Lancaster in this? That is the oddest bit of casting. Besides his body, he doesn't fit.

This review of The Rose Tattoo (1955) was written by Jonathan I on 17 Aug 2017.

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