Watch Rosewood (1997) Official Trailer
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.
6.5 / 10 IMDb February 21, 1997 2h 22m
Spurred by a white woman's lie, vigilantes destroy a black Florida town and slay inhabitants in 1923.
Director
Runtime
2h 22m
Release Date
February 21, 1997
Genre
Drama, History, Action, Thriller
Status
Released
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$13,130,349
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
Cast
Ving Rhames
as Mann
Jon Voight
as John Wright
Don Cheadle
as Sylvester Carrier
Bruce McGill
as Duke Purdy
Loren Dean
as James Taylor
Elise Neal
as Beulah (Scrappie)
Michael Rooker
as Sheriff Walker
Robert Patrick
as Lover
Esther Rolle
as Aunt Sarah
Catherine Kellner
as Fanny Taylor
Akosua Busia
as Jewel
Mark Boone Junior
as Poly
Kevin Jackson
as Sam Carter
Paul Benjamin
as James Carrier
Muse Watson
as Henry Andrews
Badja Djola
as John Bradley
Kathryn Meisle
as Mary Wright
Jaimz Woolvett
as Deputy Earl
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James Edward Coleman II
as Arnett
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Tristan Hook
as Emmett Purdy
Production Companies
Peters EntertainmentNew Deal Productions
Warner Bros. PicturesRosewood Official Trailer 1997
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