The Rose (1979)

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No Nudity
Genre Drama
Director Mark Rydell
Rated R
Theatrical Release November 7th, 1979
US DVD Release August 19th, 2003
Country USA

Bette Midler solidified her star status in The Rose (1979), a sequined tragedy about a talented musician’s tumble from grace. Loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin, the intimate drama chronicles the destruction of rock siren Rose Foster, a Florida-bred talent whose astounding pipes aren’t enough to carry her through a gnawing addiction to booze and pills. Midler plays her part with … Become a Mr Skin Member and get the full review