The Rose ( Criterion Collection Blu-ray 2015 )

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.

CONDTION: NEW

Actors: Bette Midler, Frederic Forrest, Alan Bates
Directors: Mark Rydell
Format: Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, AC-3, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A/1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rated:
R
Restricted
Studio: Criterion Collection (Direct)
DVD Release Date: May 19, 2015
Run Time: 134 minutes

Cast & Crew

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
Luke Andreas Actor
Jonathan Banks TV Promoter
Hildy Brooks Actor
Pat Corley Actor
Richard Dioguardi Trucker
Dennis Erdman Actor
David Garfield Actor
Hugh Gillin Actor
Seamon Glass Actor
Jack Hollander Actor
John Dennis Johnston Milledge
Jack O'Leary Short Order Cook
Claude Sacha Female Impersonator
Sandra Seacat Actor
Frank Speiser Actor
Jack Starrett Actor
Chip Zien Actor
Cherie Latimer Actor
Annie McGuire Actor
Allison Caine Voice Only
Ralph Roberts Doorman

Technical Credits

Mark Rydell Director
Theoni V. Aldredge Costumes/Costume Designer
Toni Basil Choreography
Michael Cimino Screenwriter
Larry Franco Asst. Director
Bo Goldman Screenwriter
Bill Kerby Original Story,Screenwriter
Richard MacDonald Production Designer
Chris McLaughlin Sound/Sound Designer
C. Timothy O'Meara Editor
Tony Ray Executive Producer
Kay Rose Sound Editor
Paul A. Rothchild Score Composer,Musical Arrangement
Aaron Russo Producer
Jim Schoppe Art Director
Jim Webb Sound/Sound Designer
Robert Wolfe Editor
Marvin Worth Producer
Vilmos Zsigmond Cinematographer