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The Rose

R

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

1979·125 min·Released
Studio: 20th Century Fox
6.7TMDb
Theatrical Nov 7, 1979
Nexus ms20147TMDb 16323IMDb tt0079826
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USA · English · USA
DramaMusicRomance

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.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorMark Rydell
WriterBo Goldman, Bill Kerby

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
Sandra McCabe
Sarah
Will Hare
Will Hare
Mr. Leonard
Rudy Bond
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
Kenny Sacha
Female Impersonator
Michael St. Laurent
Michael St. Laurent
Female Impersonator
Sylvester
Sylvester
Female Impersonator
Pearl Heart
Pearl Heart
Female Impersonator
Butch Ellis
Butch Ellis
Waiter
Richard Dioguardi
Richard Dioguardi
Trucker

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Keywords

rock star1970ssingerdrugson the roadrock bandrock singermusic tourself destructiveness

Details

Budget
$9M
Revenue
$29M
TMDb Votes
135
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026