Rose Bernd (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Rose Bernd is a drama film directed by Wolfgang Staudte, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. West Germany's entry in the 1957 Cannes Film Festival was this cinemadaptation of the Gerhardt Hauptman play Rose Bernd. The title character, played by Maria Schell, is a servant girl on a remote farm. Sexually assaulted by both her employer and a coworker, Rose later bears a child, who die soon afterward. After nearly two hours of unrelieved misery, Rose finally finds happiness in the arms of a longtime admirer (where has he been for the past 12 reels?) Rose Bernd (aka The Sins of Rose Bernd) received a smattering of American showings thanks to the drawing power of star Maria Schell.
Who’s in it. Rose Bernd stars Maria Schell as Rose Bernd, Raf Vallone as Arthur Streckmann, Käthe Gold as Henriette Flamm and Leopold Biberti as Christoph Flamm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Rose Bernd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rose Bernd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rose Bernd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rose Bernd (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rose Bernd change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rose Bernd worth watching?
- Rose Bernd holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rose Bernd?
- Rose Bernd stars Maria Schell, Raf Vallone, Käthe Gold, Leopold Biberti and Hannes Messemer.
- When was Rose Bernd released?
- Rose Bernd was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.