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The Rose

The Rose

She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give

19796.72h 5m

Overview

Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.

Directed by Mark Rydell
Written by Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby
Produced by Aaron Russo, Marvin Worth
Box OfficeBudget: $9.3MRevenue: $29.2M

Top Cast

Bette Midler

Bette Midler

Mary Rose Foster

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Rudge Campbell

Frederic Forrest

Frederic Forrest

Huston Dyer

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Billy Ray

Barry Primus

Barry Primus

Dennis

David Keith

David Keith

Mal

S

Sandra McCabe

Sarah

Will Hare

Will Hare

Mr. Leonard

Rudy Bond

Rudy Bond

Monty

Don Calfa

Don Calfa

Don Frank

Themes & Keywords

1970ssingerdrugson the roadrock bandrock singermusic tourrockstarself destructiveness

About The Rose

The Rose is a drama, music, romance film released in 1979 exploring themes of 1970s, singer, drugs, on the road, rock band, rock singer. Directed by Mark Rydell, it stars Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest. Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.

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