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Rosewood (1997)

6.5 | Feb 21, 1997 (US) | Drama, History, Action, Thriller | 02:20
Budget: 30 000 000 | Revenue: 13 130 349

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.

Featured Crew

Director
Original Music Composer
Costume Design
Stunt Coordinator
Producer
Music Editor
Stunts
Art Direction

Cast

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Jon Voight
John Wright
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Don Cheadle
Sylvester Carrier
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Bruce McGill
Duke Purdy
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Loren Dean
James Taylor
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Elise Neal
Beulah (Scrappie)
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Michael Rooker
Sheriff Walker
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Esther Rolle
Aunt Sarah
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Catherine Kellner
Fanny Taylor