The Rose
“She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give”
Mark RydellCast
Bette Midler 
Alan Bates 
Frederic Forrest 
Harry Dean Stanton 
Barry Primus 
David Keith
Credits
Written by: Bill Kerby
Plot
Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Rose (1979) is a American drama directed by Mark Rydell. It stars Bette Midler, Alan Bates and Frederic Forrest. It runs 125 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (9,981 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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