The Rose Tattoo ★★★½ 1955 Magnani, in her U.S. screen debut, is just right as a Southern widow who cherishes her husband's memory, but falls for virile trucker Lancaster. Williams wrote this play and screenplay specifically for Magnani, who was never as successful again. Interesting character studies, although Lancaster doesn't seem right as an Italian longshoreman. 117m/B VHS. Anna Magnani, Burt Lancaster, Marisa Pavan, Ben Cooper, Virginia Grey, Jo Van Fleet;
Director:
Daniel Mann;
Writer:
Tennessee Williams, Hal Kanter;
Writer:
James Wong Howe;
Cameo:
Alex North. Oscars '55: Actress (Magnani), Art Dir./Set Dec., B&W, B&W Cinematog.; British Acad. '56: Actress (Magnani); Golden Globes '56: Actress—Drama (Magnani), Support. Actress (Pavan); N.Y. Film Critics '55: Actress (Magnani).
