The Rose
“She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give”
Synopsis
Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.
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The Rose | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 12, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.15x
+$19.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Rydell
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby, Michael Cimino
- Original Title
- The Rose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $9.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.2M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Rydell
Bo Goldman, Bill Kerby, Michael Cimino
Vilmos Zsigmond
Robert L. Wolfe, Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Anthony Ray, Marvin Worth, Aaron Russo
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rydell
Director
Bo Goldman
Screenplay
Bill Kerby
Screenplay
Vilmos Zsigmond
Director of Photography
Robert L. Wolfe
Editor
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
Marvin Worth
Producer
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Aaron Russo
Producer
Carroll Timothy O'Meara
Editor
Michael Cimino
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rose about?
Rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster's romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperilled by the demands of life on the road.
Who directed The Rose?
The Rose was directed by Mark Rydell.
Who stars in The Rose?
The principal cast of The Rose includes Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton, Barry Primus.
When was The Rose released and how long is it?
The Rose was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Rose?
The Rose had a reported production budget of $9.3M and grossed $29.2M at the worldwide box office (3.15 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rose?
The Rose holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).