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The War of the Roses

A tumultuous couple's marriage spirals out of control as they resort to cunning and deceit to assert their authority in their own household.

A married couple, Oliver and Barbara Rose, engage in a bizarre and escalating game of one-upmanship as they each try to convince the other to leave their home, with a divorce lawyer observing their increasingly absurd and desperate attempts.

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Info about The War of the Roses

Studio(s): 20th Century Fox, Gracie Films

Originally Released: United States, Dec 08, 1989

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $160,188,546.00

Budget: $26,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Romance

Main Cast

Michael DouglasMichael DouglasOliver Rose
Kathleen TurnerKathleen TurnerBarbara Rose
Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoGavin D'Amato
Marianne SägebrechtMarianne SägebrechtSusan
Sean AstinSean AstinJosh at 17
Heather FairfieldHeather FairfieldCarolyn at 17
Peter DonatPeter DonatJason Larrabee
Dan CastellanetaDan CastellanetaMan in Chair
Gloria CromwellGloria CromwellMrs. Marshall
Mary FogartyMary FogartyMrs. Dell
Peter BroccoPeter BroccoElderly Mourner
Philip PerlmanPhilip PerlmanBidder at Auction
Susan IsaacsSusan IsaacsAuctioneer's Assistant
Trenton TeigenTrenton TeigenJosh at 10
Shirley MitchellShirley MitchellMrs. Dewitt
Ellen CrawfordEllen CrawfordNurse #1
Michael AdlerMichael AdlerDr. Hillerman
Lisa HowardLisa HowardNurse #2
Jacqueline CassellJacqueline CassellGavin's Secretary
Vickilyn ReynoldsVickilyn ReynoldsNancy - Oliver's Secretary
Tony CraneTony CraneTeenage Boy
Roy BrocksmithRoy BrocksmithMr. Fisk
Peter HansenPeter HansenMr. Marshall
Robert HarperRobert HarperHeath
Prince HughesPrince HughesBleeding Man
Danitra VanceDanitra VanceManicurist Trainee
David WohlDavid WohlDr. Gordon
G.D. SpradlinG.D. SpradlinHarry Thurmont

Creators

Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoDirector
Warren AdlerWarren AdlerNovel
Michael J. LeesonMichael J. LeesonScreenplay

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