The Rose(1979)
She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give
The Rose Synopsis
Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.
The Rose (1979) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Mark Rydell, released on November 7, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest and Harry Dean Stanton. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 138 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Rydell
- Writers:
- Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby, Bill Kerby
- Producers:
- Marvin Worth, Aaron Russo
- Cinematographer:
- Vilmos Zsigmond
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $9,250,000
- Revenue:
- $29,174,648
- Status:
- Released
The Rose (1979) Trailer
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The Rose Videos & Clips
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The Rose 1979 TV trailer
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Vilmos Zsigmond on THE ROSE
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Bette Midler on The Rose
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The Rose Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Midler
as Mary Rose Foster
Alan Bates
as Rudge Campbell
Frederic Forrest
as Huston Dyer
Harry Dean Stanton
as Billy Ray
Barry Primus
as Dennis
David Keith
as Mal
- Sandra McCabe
Sandra McCabe
as Sarah
Will Hare
as Mr. Leonard
Rudy Bond
as Monty
Don Calfa
as Don Frank
James Keane
as Dealer
Doris Roberts
as Rose's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Mark Rydell, written by Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby and Bill Kerby, produced by Marvin Worth and Aaron Russo.
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The Rose Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 138 ratings.
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The Rose – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rose online?
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Who stars in The Rose?
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The main cast of The Rose (1979) includes Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton and Barry Primus. The film was directed by Mark Rydell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rose released?
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The Rose was released on November 7, 1979 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Rose worth watching?
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The Rose (1979) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 138 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rose?
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