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The Rose Garden (1989): Cast

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The Rose Garden is a 1989 drama directed by Fons Rademakers, starring Hanns Zischler as Eckert, Peter Fonda and Liv Ullmann. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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The Rose Garden (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Fons Rademakers
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Rose Garden About?

The premise of The Rose Garden without spoilers.

In post‑war Germany, an elderly man violently assaults another senior and is taken into custody, but remains silent. A determined female attorney is assigned to his defense. She uncovers a series of numerical tattoos on his arm and learns the victim was a German officer, hinting at a hidden past.

The Rose Garden Themes & Keywords

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  • murder
  • ex nazi
  • scene before opening credits
  • frankfurt germany
  • film a clef
  • haunted by the past
  • historical fiction
  • social commentary
  • female lawyer
  • germany
  • german officer
  • hamburg germany
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  • airport
  • concentration camp survivor
  • human experiment
  • lawyer
  • long lost sister
  • unpunished crime
  • adolescent
  • concentration camps
  • massacre
  • military post
  • mother daughter relationship
  • post war life
  • prisoners
  • revenge
  • roses
  • search and rescue work
  • court trial
  • kiss on cheek
  • language barrier
  • divorcee
  • reference to quito ecuador
  • taxi driver
  • public memorial
  • covering up a crime
  • number tattoo
  • military commander
  • basement
  • photograph in wallet
  • star witness
  • infanticide
  • threat of job loss
  • attempting to escape
  • ex husband ex wife relationship
  • attempted suicide
  • journalist
  • rose garden
  • fugitive from justice
  • political cover up
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Cast & crew

The Rose Garden Cast & Characters

Hanns Zischler leads the cast as Eckert, with Peter Fonda as Herbert and Liv Ullmann as Gabriele. Directed by Fons Rademakers; 34 actors are credited in all.

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The Rose Garden Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “A rózsakert” and “Der Rosengarten”.

Also known as
  • A rózsakert
  • Der Rosengarten
  • Розовый сад
  • La roseraie
  • Grădina de trandafiri

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FAQ

The Rose Garden FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Rose Garden, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Rose Garden?

The Rose Garden runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Rose Garden released?

The Rose Garden was released on December 22, 1989.

Who directed The Rose Garden?

The Rose Garden was directed by Fons Rademakers.

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Who is in the cast of The Rose Garden?

The Rose Garden stars Hanns Zischler as Eckert, Peter Fonda as Herbert and Liv Ullmann as Gabriele, among 34 credited actors.

Does The Rose Garden have a post-credit scene?

No. The Rose Garden has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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