Plot
Bette Midler plays The Rose, a female rock star strikingly similar to Janis Joplin. This movie follows her career during her last tour, as she's determined to return to her hometown in Florida. Although a success, she's exhausted and lonely, but is forced to continue working by her gruff and greedy manager. Though loud and brassy, she is an insecure alcoholic and former drug user, who seems to crave approval in her life. She begins a romance with a limo driver, who is actually an A.W.O.L. Sergeant from the Army. Her musician lifestyle of "sex, drugs, and rock and roll", along with the constant touring, leads her to an inevitable breakdown.
Written by
Bill Kerby, Bo Goldman, Michael Cimino
Directed by
Mark Rydell
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 4 Oscars. 5 wins & 12 nominations total