---
title: "Rosemary"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rosemary-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4382
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Rosemary (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rosemary-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Rosemary is a 1958 drama and comedy based on the true story of a woman known as Rosemary. Set in West Germany during the 1950s, the film depicts a period when the nation was becoming an economic superpower. The plot follows Rosemarie, an entrepreneur who targets members of the industrial elite to obtain business secrets, which she then sells to French competition.

The film maintains a tone that blends drama and comedy while exploring themes of fortune and systemic power. It tracks Rosemarie's rise through the use of her charms and her eventual encounter with a scandal that reveals her inability to overcome the established system.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An entrepreneur uses her charms to sell industrial secrets to French competitors in 1950s West Germany."

### Why Watch
- Based on the true story of a woman known as Rosemary
- Explores the economic climate of West Germany becoming a superpower
- Depicts the intersection of romance and industrial espionage

### Caveats & Content Note
- The protagonist ultimately finds she cannot beat the system
- Tone & Suitability: This drama and comedy features a plot centered on scandal and corporate secrets.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #industrial-espionage, #1950s-west-germany, #economic-boom, #social-climbing, #period-drama, #corporate-scandal

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rolf Thiele
- **Networks / Studios**: Roxy Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nadja Tiller** as *Rosemarie Nitribitt*
- **Peter van Eyck** as *Fribert*
- **Carl Raddatz** as *Hartog*
- **Gert Fröbe** as *Bruster*
- **Hanne Wieder** as *Marga*
- **Mario Adorf** as *Horst*
- **Jo Herbst** as *Walter*
- **Werner Peters** as *Nakonski*
- **Karin Baal** as *Do*
- **Horst Frank** as *Student*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the runtime of Rosemary?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.

### Q: Is Rosemary based on a true story?
Yes, it is the true story of a young lady known as Rosemary to her admirers.

### Q: What is the primary setting of the film?
The film is set in West Germany during the 1950s.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
The film is categorized as a drama and comedy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rosemary — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4382)
- [Rosemary - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*