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Roses Are Red (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1947, Roses Are Red is a drama and crime film directed by James Tinling, running about 67 minutes. “... with the Heart-Blood of Murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A crooked crime boss tries to put a crony into office.

Who’s in it. Roses Are Red stars Don Castle as Robert A. Thorne / Don Carney, Peggy Knudsen as Martha McCormack, Patricia Knight as Jill Carney and Joe Sawyer as Police Lt. Rocky Wall, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Roses Are Red has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Roses Are Red tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Roses Are Red (1947)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roses Are Red change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Roses Are Red worth watching?
Roses Are Red holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Roses Are Red?
Roses Are Red stars Don Castle, Peggy Knudsen, Patricia Knight, Joe Sawyer and Edward Keane.
When was Roses Are Red released?
Roses Are Red was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.