The Rose (1979)

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

Movie · Drama, Music, Romance · 2h 5m · Rated 6.7/10 on TMDB · Released November 7, 1979

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.

Directed by Mark Rydell

Cast

• 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
• David Keith as Mal
• Sandra McCabe as Sarah
• Will Hare as Mr. Leonard
• Rudy Bond as Monty
• Don Calfa as Don Frank
• James Keane as Dealer
• Doris Roberts as Rose's Mother

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