The Rose is a 1979 American musical drama film which tells the story of a self-destructive 1960s rock star who struggles to cope with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of her ruthless business manager. The film stars Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton, Barry Primus, and David Keith. The story is loosely based on the life of singer Janis Joplin. Originally titled Pearl, after Joplin's nickname, and the title of her last album, it was fictionalized after her family declined to allow the producers the rights to her story. It was written by Bill... Kerby, and Bo Goldman from a story by Bill Kerby, and directed by Mark Rydell. The Rose was nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Actor in a Supporting Role , Best Actress in a Leading Role , Best Film Editing and Best Sound. Midler performed the soundtrack album for the film, and the title track became one of her biggest hit singles in 1980. The film was originally offered to Ken Russell, who chose instead to direct Valentino. Russell has described this decision as the biggest mistake of his career.
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| Release date: | October 7, 1979 |
| Directed by: | Mark Rydell |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 125 Minutes |
| Producer: | Aaron Russo, Marvin Worth, Sir Mix-a-Lot |
| Editor: | Carroll Timothy O'Meara, Robert L. Wolfe |
| Music by: | Paul A. Rothchild, Amanda McBroom |
| Cinematography: | Vilmos Zsigmond |
| Screenplay by: | Michael Cimino, Bill Kerby, Bo Goldman |
| Estimated budget: | $8,500,000 |
| Genre: | Musical |