The Rose (1979)
- Starring:
- Bette Midler, Alan Bates, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mark Rydell
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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Bette Midler stars as Rose in this somber drama loosely based on the life of the late Janis Joplin. She plays an ill-fated singer who succumbs to the pressures of performing by indulging in drugs and alcohol. Her sweetheart Dyer (Frederic Forrest) is the former chauffeur who naively tries to save her from self destruction, while her British manager Rudge (Alan Bates) is ultimately blamed for not preventing her inevitable fall. The story mirrors any one of a number of popular singers who have fallen victim to the excess of success. Midler and Forrest were nominated for Oscars for their performances, with Best Editing laurels given to Timothy O'Meara and Robert Wolf. The Rose was a box office smash and was the plum role that elevated Midler to star status in the eyes of the public and Hollywood. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 125 mins
Complete Cast:
- Bette Midler - Rose
- Frederic Forrest - Dyer
- Barry Primus - Dennis
- Sandra McCabe - Sarah
- Rudy Bond - Monty
- James Keane - Dealer
- Doris Roberts - Rose's Mother
- Luke Andreas
- Jack Starrett
- David Garfield
- Frank Speiser
- Jack O'Leary - Short Order Cook
- Ralph Roberts - Doorman
- Annie McGuire
- Jack Hollander
- Hugh Gillin
- Richard Dioguardi - Trucker
- Hildy Brooks
- Alan Bates - Rudge
- Harry Dean Stanton - Billy Ray
- David Keith - Mal
- Will Hare - Mr. Leonard
- Don Calfa - Don Frank
- Michael Greer - Emcee
- Sandy Ward - Rose's Father
- Dennis Erdman
- Sandra Seacat
- Chip Zien
- Claude Sacha - Female Impersonator
- Harry Northrup
- Allison Caine
- Cherie Latimer
- John Dennis Johnston - Milledge
- Seamon Glass
- Pat Corley
- Jonathan Banks - TV Promoter
- Director(s):
- Mark Rydell
- Writer(s):
- Bo Goldman, Michael Cimino, Bill Kerby
- Producer(s):
- Aaron Russo, Marvin Worth
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Sexual Situations, Nudity)
- Categories:
- Drama
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- 1979 - The Rose - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- 1979 - The Rose - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - New Star of the Year - Female
- 1979 - The Rose - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
