The Rose
The movie depicts the tragic life of an ill-fated singer who deals with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of her ruthless business manager. by indulging in drugs and alcohol.
16 September 1938, New York, USA
14 September 1955
4 November 1925, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
31 January 1947, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
10 June 1935, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
29 January 1918, Chicago, Illinois, USA
7 August 1969, Los Angeles, California, USA
29 December 1936, Lackawanna, New York, USA
15 December 1944, USA
June 25, 2005
Simply riveting, Bette Midler gives a volcanic, Oscar-nominated performance in this loose adaptation of the tragic life of singer Janis Joplin.
June 03, 2015
Were it not a fictional feature film, The Rose might very well be considered one of the best concert documentaries of the 1970s.
August 11, 2003
Lenny by way of John Waters.
May 18, 2015
The Rose wouldn't work without the full commitment of Midler, who always seems poised between a bawdy guffaw and thick mascara tears.
November 08, 2004
Powerful story, brilliant central performance
September 09, 2005
A very compelling performance by Midler bolsters this musical biopic
October 15, 2004
For rock fans, this is pretty sacred stuff. It has its emotional moments.
May 22, 2015
The Rose isn't big but enormous.
