

The Rose
November 7, 1979•2h 5m•★ 6.7
DramaMusicRomance
“She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give”
Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.
Director
Mark RydellCast

Bette Midler
Mary Rose Foster

Alan Bates
Rudge Campbell

Frederic Forrest
Huston Dyer

Harry Dean Stanton
Billy Ray

Barry Primus
Dennis

David Keith
Mal
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Sandra McCabe
Sarah

Will Hare
Mr. Leonard

Rudy Bond
Monty

Don Calfa
Don Frank

James Keane
Dealer

Doris Roberts
Rose's Mother

Sandy Ward
Rose's Father
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Michael Greer
Emcee
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Kenny Sacha
Female Impersonator
?
Michael St. Laurent
Female Impersonator

Sylvester
Female Impersonator
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Pearl Heart
Female Impersonator
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Butch Ellis
Waiter
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Richard Dioguardi
Trucker