Rosebud
Rosebud

Rosebud

1975Movie127 minEnglish

In a bold coup a Palestinian terrorist group captures the yacht Rosebud and kidnaps the millionaires five daughters on it. At first they demand film clips to be shown on major European TV stations. Undercover agent Martin is hired to hunt the terrorists down.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Otto PremingerGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy English businessman, Sir Arthur Lestrange, is murdered in his opulent apartment in Tangier. The investigation into his death uncovers a complex web of international intrigue, involving a powerful oil consortium, a mysterious woman from his past, and a stolen fortune. Detective Escovar must navigate the shifting alliances and dangerous secrets to find the killer.

Critical Reception

Rosebud received mixed reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised Peter O'Toole's performance and the film's globe-trotting intrigue, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. It was not a commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Peter O'Toole delivers a strong performance as the victim.
  • The film offers a sense of exotic location and international conspiracy.
  • Critics found the plot to be somewhat disjointed and hard to follow.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Rosebud' is not readily available on Google.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Tangier, Morocco, and Paris, France, contributing to its international flair and visual appeal.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

On paper, Otto Preminger has assembled quite a decent cast for this, but sadly neither he nor them can make much headway against some really dreadful writing. Peter O'Toole ("Martin") is drafted in to try to rescue five girls kidnapped from...
adorablepanic

adorablepanic

A major critical and commercial flop for United Artists in 1975, Otto Preminger's ROSEBUD is fascinating in a 'What the hell happened here?' kind-of way. Theodore Gershuny documented the troubled production in his 1980 book, "Soon To Be A M...