Movie Details:
| Based on | Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama, Horror |
| Release date | June 12, 1968 |
| Running time | 2 hr 17 min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Mia Farrow John Cassavetes Ruth Gordon Sidney Blackmer Maurice Evans Ralph Bellamy |
| Directed by | Roman Polanski |
| Screenplay by | Roman Polanski |
| Produced by | William Castle |
| Cinematography by | William A. Fraker |
| Edited by | Sam O’Steen Bob Wyman |
| Music by | Krzysztof Komeda |
| Production Company | William Castle Enterprises |
| Distributor | Paramount Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
- Mia Farrow as Rosemary Woodhouse
- John Cassavetes as Guy Woodhouse
- Ruth Gordon as Minnie Castevet
- Sidney Blackmer as Roman Castevet
- Maurice Evans as Hutch
- Ralph Bellamy as Dr. Abraham Sapirstein
- Angela Dorian as Terry Gionoffrio
- Patsy Kelly as Laura-Louise McBirney
- Elisha Cook as Mr. Nicklas
- Emmaline Henry as Elise Dunstan
- Charles Grodin as Dr. Hill
- Hanna Landy as Grace Cardiff
- Philip Leeds as Dr. Shand
- D’Urville Martin as Diego
- Hope Summers as Mrs. Gilmore
- Marianne Gordon as Rosemary’s girlfriend
- Wendy Wagner as Rosemary’s girlfriend
- Tony Curtis as Donald Baumgart (uncredited)
Storyline:
Desirous of starting a family, young Catholic homemaker Rosemary Woodhouse and her struggling actor husband Guy move into The Bramford: New York City’s iconic building brimming with unpleasant stories of obscure dwellers and ghastly occurrences. Before long, the eccentric next-door neighbors Roman and Minnie Castevet befriend the young couple; shortly afterward, Rosemary gets pregnant. However, as the inexperienced mother becomes systematically cut off from her circle of friends, alarming hints of a sinister, well-planned conspiracy start to emerge, enfolding timid Rosemary in a shroud of suspicion and mental agony. But why is everyone so conveniently eager to help? Above all, why is Guy allowing it?
About Movie:
Rosemary’s Baby is a 1968 American psychological horror film written and directed by Roman Polanski, based on Ira Levin’s 1967 novel. Starring Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes, Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice Evans, Ralph Bellamy, Patsy Kelly, Angela Dorian, and featuring Charles Grodin’s film debut, the movie explores themes of paranoia, women’s liberation, Catholicism, and the occult.
Filming began on August 21, 1967, in New York City, with the exteriors of the Dakota standing in for the fictional Bramford. Shooting wrapped on December 20, 1967, in Los Angeles.
Released on June 12, 1968, by Paramount Pictures, the film became a box office hit, grossing over $30 million in the U.S., and was critically acclaimed.
It received multiple Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress for Ruth Gordon at both. The film is now considered one of the greatest horror films of all time and was added to the United States National Film Registry in 2014 for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
The movie inspired a franchise, including a 1976 TV sequel, a 2024 prequel, and a television miniseries adaptation.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $3.2 million |
| Worldwide Collection | $33.4 million |
