In 1979, The Rose wasn’t only Midler’s breakthrough role as a film star. It was actually her very first movie role. In the film, Midler plays Mary Rose Foster, a struggling rock star in the 1960s.

Starring Bette Midler, 1979’s “The Rose” follows a self-destructive rock star struggling to deal with the pressures of fame and her ruthless business manager in the 1960s.

Bette Midler as a music superstar battling inner demons and the pressures of the road in The Rose, which THR called “a strong character study” despite “a screenplay that is based on a overly ...

Starring Bette Midler, 1979’s “The Rose” follows a self-destructive rock star struggling to deal with the pressures of fame and her ruthless business manager in the 1960s.

Los Angeles, Jan 23 (PTI) Veteran actor Bette Midler’s 1979 film “The Rose” is headed to Broadway with Jackal Group, Michael Gorfaine and Sam Schwartz producing the musical adaptation.

He starred opposite Bette Midler in the 1979 musical drama The Rose, where he played Midler's love interest, Huston Dyer.

Cynthia Erivo and Bette Midler (inset) in original 1979 film, “The Rose.” According to Variety, Erivo is producing the project under her newly launched Edith’s Daughter banner.

The 1979 version of The Rose was Bette Midler’s first film role, and it earned four Oscar nominations, including Best Actress for Midler and Best Supporting Actor for Frederic Forrest.

Bette Midler is an American actress and singer. She rose to fame in 1972 with the release of her debut studio album, 'The Divine Miss M'. In 1974, Midler won a Grammy Award for best new artist ...