The Rose [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

The Rose [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Director: Mark Rydell Cast: Bette Midler
Bette Midler
, Alan Bates
Alan Bates
, Frederic Forrest
Frederic Forrest
, Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Mark Rydell
The Rose [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

The Rose [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Director: Mark Rydell Cast: Bette Midler
Bette Midler
, Alan Bates
Alan Bates
, Frederic Forrest
Frederic Forrest
, Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Mark Rydell

Blu-ray (Color)

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Overview

Bette Midler stars as Rose in this somber drama loosely based on the life of the late Janis Joplin. She plays an ill-fated singer who succumbs to the pressures of performing by indulging in drugs and alcohol. Her sweetheart Dyer (Frederic Forrest) is the former chauffeur who naively tries to save her from self destruction, while her British manager Rudge (Alan Bates) is ultimately blamed for not preventing her inevitable fall. The story mirrors any one of a number of popular singers who have fallen victim to the excess of success. Midler and Forrest were nominated for Oscars for their performances, with Best Editing laurels given to Timothy O'Meara and Robert Wolf. The Rose was a box office smash and was the plum role that elevated Midler to star status in the eyes of the public and Hollywood.

Product Details

Release Date: 04/21/2015
UPC: 0715515146418
Original Release: 1979
Rating: R
Source: Criterion Collection
Region Code: A
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:14:00
Sales rank: 4,052

Special Features

Audio commentary featuring Director Mark Rydell; New interviews with Rydell, Zsigmond, and actor Bette Midler; Archival interviews with Midler and Rydell, with on-set footage; Plus: An essay by critic Paula Mejia

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Bette Midler Rose
Alan Bates Rudge
Frederic Forrest Dyer
Harry Dean Stanton Billy Ray
David Keith Mal
Barry Primus Dennis
Sandra McCabe Sarah
Will Hare Mr. Leonard
Rudy Bond Monty
Don Calfa Don Frank
Doris Roberts Rose's mother,Doorman
Sandy Ward Rose's father
James Keane Dealer
Michael Greer Emcee
Claude 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 TV Promoter
Jack O'Leary Short Order Cook
Luke Andreas Actor
Harry Northrup Actor
Cherie Latimer Actor
Seamon Glass Actor
Pat Corley Actor
Dennis Erdman Actor
Hugh Gillin Actor
Joyce Roth Actor
Frank Speiser Actor
Constance Cawlfield Actor
Annie McGuire Actor
Hildy Brooks Actor
Jack Starrett Actor
David Garfield Actor
Jack Hollander Actor
Sandra Seacat Actor
Chip Zien Actor
Harry Northup Actor
Victor Argo Actor
Ted Harris Actor
Allison Caine Voices
Paul A. Rothchild Composer

Technical Credits
Mark Rydell Director
Chris McLaughlin Sound/Sound Designer
Tony Ray Executive Producer
Aaron Russo Producer
Marvin Worth Producer
Theodore Soderberg Sound/Sound Designer
Douglas O. Williams Sound/Sound Designer
Paul Wells Sound/Sound Designer
Bill Kerby Screenwriter
Michael Cimino Screenwriter
Bo Goldman Screenwriter
Jim Webb Sound/Sound Designer
Kay Rose Sound Editor
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