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The Rose

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

The Rose

1979-11-072 hours 5 minutes

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

Mark RydellDirector
Bill KerbyScreenplay
Bo GoldmanScreenplay

Top Billed 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

Sandra McCabe

Sarah

Will Hare

Will Hare

Mr. Leonard

Rudy Bond

Monty

Don Calfa

Don Calfa

Don Frank

James Keane

James Keane

Dealer

Doris Roberts

Doris Roberts

Rose's Mother

Sandy Ward

Sandy Ward

Rose's Father

Michael Greer

Michael Greer

Emcee

Kenny Sacha

Female Impersonator

Michael St. Laurent

Female Impersonator