Where can I watch Roses for the Prosecutor (1959)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roses for the Prosecutor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Roses for the Prosecutor worth watching?

Roses for the Prosecutor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Roses for the Prosecutor?

Roses for the Prosecutor stars Martin Held, Walter Giller, Ingrid van Bergen, Camilla Spira and Werner Peters.

When was Roses for the Prosecutor released?

Roses for the Prosecutor was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.

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Roses for the Prosecutor (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1959, Roses for the Prosecutor is a comedy and drama film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. April 1945. Because he stole two bars of chocolate, the soldier Rudi is sentenced to death by the court-martial judge Dr. Schramm. Rudi manages to escape from the firing squad at the last minute, and since the end of the war has been making a meager living as a street peddler. Years later, Dr. Schramm is now a respected public prosecutor. By chance, he runs into Rudi one day on the street. Afraid that Rudi will blow the whistle on him, Dr. Schramm wants to scare him out of town. He has Rudi arrested and bullied by the police.

Who’s in it. Roses for the Prosecutor stars Martin Held as Oberstaatsanwalt Dr. Wilhelm Schramm, Walter Giller as Rudi Kleinschmidt, Ingrid van Bergen as Lissy Flemming and Camilla Spira as Hildegard Schramm, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Roses for the Prosecutor has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roses for the Prosecutor page.

If you liked it. Fans of Roses for the Prosecutor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Roses for the Prosecutor (1959)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roses for the Prosecutor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Roses for the Prosecutor worth watching?: Roses for the Prosecutor holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Roses for the Prosecutor?: Roses for the Prosecutor stars Martin Held, Walter Giller, Ingrid van Bergen, Camilla Spira and Werner Peters.
When was Roses for the Prosecutor released?: Roses for the Prosecutor was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.