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Rosewood

Rosewood

In 1923, a black town in Florida was burned to the ground, its people murdered because of a lie. Some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people. This film is for them.

Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Rosewood
  • Genres: Drama, History, Action, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1997-02-21
  • Runtime: 140 minutes
  • Rating: 6.5/10 (105 votes)
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $13,130,349
  • Production Companies: Peters Entertainment, New Deal Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.565
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

as Mann

Jon Voight

Jon Voight

as John Wright

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

as Sylvester Carrier

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

as Duke Purdy

Loren Dean

Loren Dean

as James Taylor

Elise Neal

Elise Neal

as Beulah (Scrappie)

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

as Sheriff Walker

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

as Lover

Esther Rolle

Esther Rolle

as Aunt Sarah

Catherine Kellner

Catherine Kellner

as Fanny Taylor

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Rosewood - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

small townsheriffracial segregationbased on true storyrace riotracismmassacreperiod dramahistoricalracial slur1920srural setting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rosewood?

Rosewood is a Drama, History, Action, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1997-02-21.

Who are the main actors in Rosewood?

The main cast includes Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle, Bruce McGill, Loren Dean, .

Where can I watch Rosewood online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Rosewood is available.

Is Rosewood based on a true story?

In 1923, a black town in Florida was burned to the ground, its people murdered because of a lie. Some escaped and survived because of the courage and compassion of a few extraordinary people. This film is for them.

What is the IMDb rating of Rosewood?

Rosewood has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 105 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Rosewood?

The movie had a production budget of $30,000,000 and earned $13,130,349 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Rosewood?

The soundtrack was composed by Peters Entertainment, New Deal Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Rosewood filmed?

Rosewood was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Rosewood?

The total runtime of Rosewood is 140 minutes.

Is Rosewood suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Rosewood?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Rosewood.

Does Rosewood have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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