The Rose (1979)

Cast

Jonathan Banks
as Television Promoter
Doris Roberts
as Mrs. Foster
Bette Midler
as Mary Rose Foster
Harry Dean Stanton
as Billy Ray

Get more information about The Rose (1979) on IMDb

Genres & Description

Action Drama Music Romance

7.0 / 10

Bette Midler plays The Rose, a female rock star strikingly similar to Janis Joplin. The film follows Rose's career during her last tour, as she's determined to return to her Florida hometown. Although a success, she's exhausted and lonely but continued working by her gruff and greedy manager. Though loud and brassy, Rose is an insecure alcoholic and former drug user who seems to crave approval in her life. She begins a romance with a limousine driver, who's actually an AWOL sergeant from the United States Army. Her rock and roll lifestyle of Drugs, Sex, and Rock and Roll and constant touring lead her to an inevitable breakdown.

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Michael Cooper

There’s that Rothschild name again. The one world rose. - @Friday, October 12, 2018 10:36 AM

Trevor Thompson

One of the greatest films of all time - @Thursday, September 20, 2018 2:58 AM

88feji

Its sad that she is forbidden to mention the name of Janis Joplin in any interviews simply because the movie originally intended to be a biopic of Janis was not sanctioned by Janis's family .. so they had to change the script and avoid any references to Janis's name in interviews .. Its the reason why until today we still do not have any movie based on Janis Joplin .. because the star's family never gave anyone the permission to do so, for some strange reason ... its like they never wanted to celebrate the life of such a cherished soul who graced the music scene with so much earnestness and genuine emotions .... - @Sunday, September 16, 2018 4:13 AM

ddivincenzo1

Forgive any ignorance on my part, but wasn't Janis the main inspiration behind the movie? She wrote the lyrics didn't she? I may be incorrect. - @Friday, July 27, 2018 10:09 PM

robert mccambley

I resented sally fields fir years after bette lost the oscar - @Monday, June 11, 2018 6:11 PM

Larry Barber

Bette should have won the oscar for THE ROSE!!!!! - @Tuesday, May 1, 2018 5:17 AM

Stephen Williams

wandertwins : You DAMN RIGHT!!! Nobody could play this role like Bette Midler. NOBODY! She damn should have been awarded best actress for this role. How screwed up is the academy? Remember, back in the 1990's, Marlon Brando had a bit part in some movie. He didn't win, thank God. Anyway, the part lasted only about thirty seconds. That's right. You heard me correctly. His scene lasted only about thirty seconds...30. He spoke one line and was nominated for an academy award for best supporting actor. He didn't win. Bette Midler earned the Academy Award for best actress for her role in "The Rose". She just was never awarded it. - @Wednesday, January 3, 2018 3:40 AM

Miguel Oniga

very nice - @Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:16 PM

Devon A

She loves freebies from makeup artists and hair stylists. My god she's cheap. - @Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:57 AM

wandertwins

The Academy still owes her an Oscar for this incredible performance. - @Saturday, June 10, 2017 12:28 PM

wandertwins

The Academy still owes her an Oscar for this incredible performance. - @Saturday, June 10, 2017 12:28 PM

Debbie Thomson

my hero xx - @Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:12 AM

Alex Lake

i know she knew she was showing -off when she slid down at the end of 'Sold My Soul to Rock and Roll'; she shows-off that she has a very very massive massive fat fat vag. i appreciate that very much, i envy who gets to tear that massive fat vag up all he wants. excellent for the movie. - @Saturday, April 1, 2017 4:04 PM

thevoid99

the divine miss m. a true diva and a true superstar. happy this is out on criterion. - @Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:55 PM

Fab inou

The Divine Miss M !!! greatest movie ! - @Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:39 PM

Michaël Lesage

I ♥ Bette Midler The Divine Miss M. - @Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:16 PM