Rosewood
"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."
Originally released in 1997. Rosewood is a drama/history film. directed by John Singleton. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, and Don Cheadle
Synopsis
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 21, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (113 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.1M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,130,349
Production Companies
- Peters Entertainment
- New Deal Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Rosewood?
Rosewood has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Rosewood released?
Rosewood was released on February 21, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rosewood?
The main cast of Rosewood includes Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Don Cheadle, Bruce McGill, Loren Dean.
Is Rosewood worth watching?
Rosewood has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 113 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.