The Rose Tattoo (1955)
Synopsis
An Italian-American neighborhood in Louisiana is disturbed when truck driver Rosario Delle Rose is killed by police while smuggling. His buxom widow Serafina miscarries, then over a period of years draws more and more into herself, trying to force her lovely teenaged daughter Rosa to do likewise. On one eventful day, Rose finally breaks away; Serafina learns of Rosario's affair with another woman; and a new carefree, handsome Italian truck driver enters her life...
Awards
1955: 3 Academy Awards: Actress (Magnani), Cinemat. B&W, Art Direction. 8 Nom.
1955: Golden Globes: Best Actress - Drama (Magnani) and Supp. Actress (Pavan)
1956: BAFTA Awards: Best Foreign Actress (Anna Magnani). 2 Nominations
1955: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actress (Anna Magnani)
1955: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films and Actress (Magnani)
1955: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director