The Rose Movie Review 1979

Modeled after the life of Janis Joplin, Midler plays a young, talented and self-destructive blues/rock singer. Professional triumphs don't stop her lonely restlessness and confused love affairs. The best exhibition of the rock and roll world outside of documentaries. Electrifying film debut for Midler features an incredible collection of songs.

Distribution

CBS/Fox Video, 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, Phone: (212)373-4800, Toll-free: 800-800-4369, Fax: (212)373-4803, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 134 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Musical Drama, Price of Fame, Martyred Pop Icons, Struggling Musicians

Cast

Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton, David Keith

Cinematography

Vilmos Zsigmond

Director

Mark Rydell

Producer

20th Century-Fox

Awards

Golden Globes 1980: Actress--Mus./Comedy (Midler), Song ("The Rose"); Natl. Soc. Film Critics 1979: Support. Actor (Forrest).