Drama / Music
USA,
1979, 125 min
Directed by:
Mark RydellCinematography:
Vilmos ZsigmondCast:
Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton, Barry Primus, David Keith, Sandy Ward, Victor Argo, Jack Starrett, Doris Roberts (more)Plots(1)
Trapped in a self-created hell Rose begs her manager (Alan Bates) for time off from her concert tour. When he refuses, she seeks compfort and love in the arms of a handsome driffter (Frederic Forrest), but even he cannot handle her life of excess. Electrifying musical numbers, including the hit song "The Rose" make the film a pop culture classic. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1980 - Bette Midler (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1980 - Frederic Forrest (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1980 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1980 - Best Sound Mixing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1981 - Bette Midler (Best Leading Actress)
- 1981 - Best Sound
César Awards
- 1981 - Best Foreign Film
Golden Globes
- 1980 - Bette Midler (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1980 - Amanda McBroom (Best Original Song)
- 1980 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1980 - Frederic Forrest (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1979 - Bette Midler (Best Actress)
- 1979 - Frederic Forrest (Best Supporting Actor)