The Rose
She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give
1979 | 125m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Mark Rydell |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby |
| Staring: |
| Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road. | |
| Release Date: | Nov 07, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Director: | Mark Rydell |
| Writer: | Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance, Music |
| Keywords | singer, drugs, rock band, self destructiveness |
| Production Companies | 20th Century Fox |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $29,174,648
Budget: $9,250,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Bette Midler | Mary Rose Foster |
| Alan Bates | Rudge Campbell |
| Frederic Forrest | Huston Dyer |
| Harry Dean Stanton | Billy Ray |
| Barry Primus | Dennis |
| David Keith | Mal |
| 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 |
| Michael Greer | Emcee |
| Kenny Sacha | Female Impersonator |
| Michael St. Laurent | Female Impersonator |
| Sylvester | Female Impersonator |
| Pearl Heart | Female Impersonator |
| Butch Ellis | Waiter |
| Richard Dioguardi | Trucker |
| John Dennis Johnston | Milledge |
| Jonathan Banks | Television Promoter |
| Jack O'Leary | Short Order Cook |
| Luke Andreas | Trucker |
| Harry Northup | Skinny Guy |
| Cherie Latimer | Secretary |
| Seamon Glass | Trucker |
| Pat Corley | Police Chief |
| Dennis Erdman | Billy Ray's Kid |
| Hugh Gillin | Guard |
| Joyce Roth | Waitress in Airport |
| Frank Speiser | Reporter at Rose's House |
| Constance Cawlfield | Reporter |
| Annie McGuire | Don Frank's Wife |
| Hildy Brooks | Waitress in Diner |
| Jack Starrett | Dee |
| Dimo Condos | Reporter |
| Lorrie Davis | Reporter |
| David Garfield | Reporter |
| Kathryn Grody | Reporter |
| Jack Hollander | Reporter |
| Sandra Seacat | Reporter |
| Chip Zien | Reporter |
| Ted Harris | Reporter |
| Victor Argo | Lockerman |
| Kelly Boyd | Blonde Girl in Leonard's |
| Cyndi Gottfried | Redhaired Girl in Leonard's |
| L.D. Frazier | Doorman at Nightclub |
| Larry Guardino | Cop at Police Station |
| Tom Kubiak | Cab Driver |
| Phil Rubenstein | Pot Belly |
| Charlie McCarthy | Cop in Luxor Baths |
| Danny Weis | The Rose Band |
| Louis Buchanan | The Rose Band |
| Norton Buffalo | The Rose Band |
| Pentti Glan | The Rose Band |
| Steve Hunter | The Rose Band |
| Jerry Jumonville | The Rose Band |
| Mark Leonard | The Rose Band |
| Mark Underwood | The Rose Band |
| Rodney Dillard | Billy Ray Band |
| Doug Dillard | Billy Ray Band |
| Byron Berline | Billy Ray Band |
| Mark Jordan | Club 77 Band |
| Fred Beckmeier | Club 77 Band |
| David Kalish | Club 77 Band |
| Gary Ferguson | Club 77 Band |
| Steve Berlin | Club 77 Band |
| Gregory Prestopino | Monty's Band |
| Bill Elliot | Monty's Band |
| Jon Sholle | Monty's Band |
| Scott Chambers | Monty's Band |
| Harry Stinson | Monty's Band |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Mark Rydell | Director |
| Bo Goldman | Screenplay |
| Vilmos Zsigmond | Director of Photography |
| Lynn Stalmaster | Casting |
| Carroll Timothy O'Meara | Editor |
| Theoni V. Aldredge | Costume Design |
| Jeff Angell | Makeup Artist |
| Richmond L. Aguilar | Gaffer |
| Bill Kerby | Screenplay, Story |
| Bruce Weintraub | Set Decoration |
| James L. Schoppe | Art Direction |
| April Ferry | Costume Supervisor |
| Robert L. Wolfe | Editor |
| Richard Macdonald | Production Design |
| Hazel Catmull | Hairstylist |
| Ira Loonstein | Unit Production Manager |
| Amanda McBroom | Songs |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Anthony Ray | Executive Producer |
| Aaron Russo | Producer |
| Marvin Worth | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Maggie Smith | Won |
| Academy Awards | Best Actor | Bette Davis | Nominated |
| Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Polly Bergen | Won |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Actress | Bette Midler | Nominated |
| BAFTA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Robert Morley | Nominated |
Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 |
| 2024 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 21 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 25 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 253 | 339 |