Review of The Rose Tattoo (1955) by Jude S — 06 Feb 2008

CLASSIC THRILLER! THIS FILM HAS STAYED IN MY MEMEORIES SINCE I FIRST SAW IT - I WANT THIS FILM DESPERATELY BEING A TATTOOIST NOW IT STARTED ME IN THE WORLD OF ART-GREAT!!

This review of The Rose Tattoo (1955) was written by Jude S on 06 Feb 2008.

The Rose Tattoo has generally received positive reviews.

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