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Widescreen Editions The Rose 1979 LaserDisc Bette Midler

The Rose 1979 LaserDisc Bette Midler

Based on Ill-Fated Janis Joplin Indulge Drugs and Alcohol

The Rose 1979 LaserDisc Bette Midler

Based on Ill-Fated Janis Joplin Indulge Drugs and Alcohol

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The Rose 1979 LaserDisc Bette Midler

Based on Ill-Fated Janis Joplin Indulge Drugs and Alcohol

Rare Dolby Surround Sound, LaserDisc Movie Near-Mint LaserDiscs and Gatefold Jacket with edge and shelf-wear - No OBI

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Bette Midler & Alan Bates in...

The Rose

( Catalog Number FY52735MA )
(3 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

LaserDisc

The Rose
1979 - 134 min. - Color
Genre: Drama
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manager, Rudge (Alan Bates). Taking a bleak look at the downside of the music industry, THE ROSE chronicles the precipitous fall of this fictional rock & roll diva (modeled after Janis Joplin) as she nears a concert date in her home town that she hasn't been to in years. Pulled down by raging alcoholism and drug addiction, as well as her own insecurities, Rose's life begins to deteriorate to the point of complete self-destruction, all the while begging Rudge for a break in her grueling tour schedule. This raw, uncompromising, witty, and ultimately heartbreaking film includes several incredible musical performances by Midler in actual concert settings. THE ROSE is Midler's first role as an actress, and she embodies the alternately frenetic, worn-out, enraged, and sweetly insecure star with an almost inconceivable power, especially when interacting with her love, the faithfully adoring Dyer (Frederic Forrest).

LaserDisc Movie Review:
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. --- Dan Pavlides

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Cast for The Rose

Bette Midler - Rose
Alan Bates - Rudge
Frederic Forrest - Dyer
Harry Dean Stanton - Billy Ray
Barry Primus - Dennis
David Keith - Mal
Sandra McCabe - Sarah
Will Hare - Mr. Leonard
Rudy Bond - Monty
Don Calfa - Don Frank
James Keane - Dealer
Michael Greer - Emcee
Doris Roberts - Rose's Mother
Sandy Ward - Rose's Father
Annie McGuire
Frank Speiser
Jack O'Leary - Short Order Cook
Harry Northrup
Jack Starrett
Claude Sacha - Female Impersonator
Sandra Seacat
Chip Zien
Allison Caine - [Voice]
Pat Corley
Richard Dioguardi - Trucker
Luke Andreas
Hildy Brooks
Jonathan Banks - TV Promoter
Cherie Latimer
Jack Hollander
John Dennis Johnston - Milledge
Dennis Erdman
David Garfield
Seamon Glass
Hugh Gillin

Crew for The Rose

Mark Rydell - Director
Aaron Russo - Producer
Marvin Worth - Producer
Michael Cimino - Screenwriter
Bill Derby - Story Author
Bo Goldman - Screenwriter
Bill Kerby - Screenwriter
Vilmos Zsigmond - Cinematographer
Paul A. Rothchild - Musical Arrangement / Composer (Music Score)
Carroll Timothy O'Meara - Editor
Robert Wolfe - Editor
Richard Macdonald - Production Designer
James Schoppe - Production Designer
Jim Schoppe - Art Director
Tony Ray - Executive Producer
Theoni V. Aldredge - Costume Designer
Toni Basil - Choreography
Larry J. Franco - First Assistant Director
Chris McLaughlin - Sound/Sound Designer
Jim Webb - Sound/Sound Designer
Kay Rose - Sound Editor

Awards for The Rose

Best Actress (nom) Bette Midler 1979 Academy
Best Editing (nom) Carroll Timothy O'Meara 1979 Academy
Best Editing (nom) Robert Wolfe 1979 Academy
Best Supporting Actor (nom) Frederic Forrest 1979 Academy
Best Actress- Musical or Comedy (win) Bette Midler 1979 Golden Globe
Best Original Song (win) Amanda McBroom 1979 Golden Globe
Best Picture - Musical or Comedy (nom) 1979 Golden Globe
Best Supporting Actor (nom) Frederic Forrest 1979 Golden Globe
New Star of the Year - Female (win) Bette Midler 1979 Golden Globe
Best Actress Bette Midler 1979 New York Film Critics Circle
Best Supporting Actor Frederic Forrest 1979 New York Film Critics Circle

Feature Details

Title: The Rose
Feature Release Date: 1979
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Color: Color
Runtime: 134 Minutes
Playback Format: CLV

Technical Details

Catalog Number: FY52735MA
UPC: Does not apply
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi
Publisher: 20th Century Fox

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 3
Cover: Gatefold Jacket
Closed Caption: English
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: FY52735MA
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs
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Rare Dolby Surround Sound, LaserDisc Movie

Near-Mint LaserDiscs and Gatefold Jacket with edge and shelf-wear - No OBI

Bette Midler & Alan Bates in...

The Rose

( Catalog Number FY52735MA )
(3 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

LaserDisc

The Rose
1979 - 134 min. - Color
Genre: Drama
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
In this authentic, entertaining, and tragic film, Bette Midler plays Rose, a talented but exhausted, alcoholic rock star whose entire life is controlled by her cutthroat manager, Rudge (Alan Bates). Taking a bleak look at the downside of the music industry, THE ROSE chronicles the precipitous fall of this fictional rock & roll diva (modeled after Janis Joplin) as she nears a concert date in her home town that she hasn't been to in years. Pulled down by raging alcoholism and drug addiction, as well as her own insecurities, Rose's life begins to deteriorate to the point of complete self-destruction, all the while begging Rudge for a break in her grueling tour schedule. This raw, uncompromising, witty, and ultimately heartbreaking film includes several incredible musical performances by Midler in actual concert settings. THE ROSE is Midler's first role as an actress, and she embodies the alternately frenetic, worn-out, enraged, and sweetly insecure star with an almost inconceivable power, especially when interacting with her love, the faithfully adoring Dyer (Frederic Forrest).

LaserDisc Movie Review:
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. --- Dan Pavlides

Thanks for Visiting DaDon's !

Reviews, Articles, Newsletter and Information for Movies on LaserDisc LD Laser Disc, LazerDisc.

Cast for The Rose

Bette Midler - Rose
Alan Bates - Rudge
Frederic Forrest - Dyer
Harry Dean Stanton - Billy Ray
Barry Primus - Dennis
David Keith - Mal
Sandra McCabe - Sarah
Will Hare - Mr. Leonard
Rudy Bond - Monty
Don Calfa - Don Frank
James Keane - Dealer
Michael Greer - Emcee
Doris Roberts - Rose's Mother
Sandy Ward - Rose's Father
Annie McGuire
Frank Speiser
Jack O'Leary - Short Order Cook
Harry Northrup
Jack Starrett
Claude Sacha - Female Impersonator
Sandra Seacat
Chip Zien
Allison Caine - [Voice]
Pat Corley
Richard Dioguardi - Trucker
Luke Andreas
Hildy Brooks
Jonathan Banks - TV Promoter
Cherie Latimer
Jack Hollander
John Dennis Johnston - Milledge
Dennis Erdman
David Garfield
Seamon Glass
Hugh Gillin

Crew for The Rose

Mark Rydell - Director
Aaron Russo - Producer
Marvin Worth - Producer
Michael Cimino - Screenwriter
Bill Derby - Story Author
Bo Goldman - Screenwriter
Bill Kerby - Screenwriter
Vilmos Zsigmond - Cinematographer
Paul A. Rothchild - Musical Arrangement / Composer (Music Score)
Carroll Timothy O'Meara - Editor
Robert Wolfe - Editor
Richard Macdonald - Production Designer
James Schoppe - Production Designer
Jim Schoppe - Art Director
Tony Ray - Executive Producer
Theoni V. Aldredge - Costume Designer
Toni Basil - Choreography
Larry J. Franco - First Assistant Director
Chris McLaughlin - Sound/Sound Designer
Jim Webb - Sound/Sound Designer
Kay Rose - Sound Editor

Awards for The Rose

Best Actress (nom) Bette Midler 1979 Academy
Best Editing (nom) Carroll Timothy O'Meara 1979 Academy
Best Editing (nom) Robert Wolfe 1979 Academy
Best Supporting Actor (nom) Frederic Forrest 1979 Academy
Best Actress- Musical or Comedy (win) Bette Midler 1979 Golden Globe
Best Original Song (win) Amanda McBroom 1979 Golden Globe
Best Picture - Musical or Comedy (nom) 1979 Golden Globe
Best Supporting Actor (nom) Frederic Forrest 1979 Golden Globe
New Star of the Year - Female (win) Bette Midler 1979 Golden Globe
Best Actress Bette Midler 1979 New York Film Critics Circle
Best Supporting Actor Frederic Forrest 1979 New York Film Critics Circle

Feature Details

Title: The Rose
Feature Release Date: 1979
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
Color: Color
Runtime: 134 Minutes
Playback Format: CLV

Technical Details

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