The Rose
“She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give”
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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About The Rose
The Rose is a 1979 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by Mark Rydell. The cast is led by Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings.
The Rose was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on November 7, 1979, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark Rydell
- Writers
- Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby
- Release date
- November 7, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $9 million
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Rose cast & crew
The Rose was directed by Mark Rydell and written by Bo Goldman and Bill Kerby.
The cast features 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, and David Keith as Mal.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond and it was produced by Anthony Ray and Marvin Worth.
Is The Rose worth watching?
The Rose holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 136 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, The Rose is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Rose
Bette Midler
Mary Rose Foster
Alan Bates
Rudge Campbell
Frederic Forrest
Huston Dyer
Harry Dean Stanton
Billy Ray
Barry Primus
Dennis
David Keith
Mal
Sandra McCabe
Sarah
Will Hare
Mr. Leonard
Rudy Bond
Monty
Don Calfa
Don Frank
James Keane
Dealer
Doris Roberts
Rose's Mother
The Rose — FAQs
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▸What language is The Rose in?
The Rose is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rose?
The Rose runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is The Rose rated?
The Rose is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 136 ratings.
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