The War of the Roses

About

Barbara and Oliver Rose live happily as a married couple. When Barbara starts to wonder what life would be like without Oliver and likes what she sees, the two begin a campaign to force each other to leave their house, with their divorce lawyer D'Amato caught in the middle.

Credits

Directed by

• Danny DeVito

Written by

• Michael J. Leeson

Produced by

• James L. Brooks
• Arnon Milchan

Music by

• David Newman

Cinematography

• Stephen H. Burum

Edited by

• Lynzee Klingman

Cast

• Michael Douglasas Oliver Rose
• Kathleen Turneras Barbara Rose
• Danny DeVitoas Gavin D'Amato
• Marianne Sägebrechtas Susan
• Sean Astinas Josh at 17
• Heather Fairfieldas Carolyn at 17
• G.D. Spradlinas Harry Thurmont
• Peter Donatas Jason Larrabee
• Dan Castellanetaas Man in Chair
• Gloria Cromwellas Mrs. Marshall
• Harlan Arnoldas Mr. Dell
• Mary Fogartyas Mrs. Dell
• Rika Hofmannas Elke
• Patricia Allisonas Maureen
• Peter Broccoas Elderly Mourner
• Philip Perlmanas Bidder at Auction
• Susan Isaacsas Auctioneer's Assistant
• Trenton Teigenas Josh at 10
• Bethany McKinneyas Carolyn at 10
• Shirley Mitchellas Mrs. Dewitt

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