Rose Dawson Calvert is the main protagonist of James Cameron's 1997 film Titanic. She was a wealthy socialite who planned arranged marriage with Cal Hockley. Rose was portrayed by Kate Winslet as a teen and Gloria Stuart as an elder
Unnamed iceberg collided with Titanic on April 14-15, 1912. Approximately 2,200 passengers died, over 1,500 survived. Collision caused several leaks on forward starboard side
James Cameron directed, wrote, produced and edited the film. Filming took place from July 1996 to March 1997. Budget of $200 million, making it the most expensive film at the time. Released December 19, 1997, reaching $1.84 billion worldwide
Titanic was built by Harland and Wolff in 1909-1911 as a luxury passenger liner. Ship featured 16 watertight compartments and was claimed to be unsinkable. Titanic was 882.5 feet long and weighed over 52,000 tons
James Cameron directed romance-disaster film starring DiCaprio and Winslet. Film tells story of Titanic's maiden voyage from Jack Dawson and Rose's perspective. Most expensive film ever made at $200 million. Became highest-grossing film of 1997, staying there for 12 years
Rose was born in Philadelphia in 1895, facing financial difficulties after her father's death. She became engaged to Caledon Hockley, forced by her mother to marry him. Rose's mother Ruth was determined to keep Rose wealthy through marriage