Rosewood(1997)
“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.”
Overview
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Director
John Singleton
Studio
Peters Entertainment
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Ving Rhames
as Mann
Jon Voight
as John Wright
Don Cheadle
as Sylvester Carrier
Bruce McGill
as Duke Purdy
Loren Dean
as James Taylor
Elise Neal
as Beulah (Scrappie)
Michael Rooker
as Sheriff Walker
Robert Patrick
as Lover
Esther Rolle
as Aunt Sarah
Catherine Kellner
as Fanny Taylor
Akosua Busia
as Jewel
Mark Boone Junior
as Poly
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Peters Entertainment • New Deal Productions • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rosewood?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Rosewood (1997).
What is Rosewood about?▼
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Who directed Rosewood?▼
Rosewood was directed by John Singleton and released in 1997. It is a drama, history, action, thriller film.
How long is Rosewood?▼
Rosewood has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
Who stars in Rosewood?▼
The cast of Rosewood includes Ving Rhames as Mann, Jon Voight as John Wright, Don Cheadle as Sylvester Carrier, Bruce McGill as Duke Purdy, Loren Dean as James Taylor and more.
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