The film follows Rose’s career during her last tour, as she’s determined to return to her Florida hometown. Although a success, she’s exhausted and lonely but her gruff and greedy manager forces her to continue working. Through loud and brassy, Rose is an insecure alcoholic and former drug user who seems to crave approval in her life. Her rock and roll lifestyle of Drugs, Sex, and Rock and Roll and constant touring lead her to an inevitable breakdown.
Mark Rydell - Director
Bo Goldman - Screenplay
Bill Kerby - Screenplay
Vilmos Zsigmond - Director of photography
Aaron Russo - Producer
Marvin Worth - Producer
Bette Midler - Mary-Rose Foster - The Rose
Alan Bates - Rudge Campbell
Frederic Forrest - Houston Dyer
Harry Dean Stanton - Billy Ray