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The Rose   1979         R, 134 min. Genre: Musical / Drama Director: Mark Rydell   Cast: Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton, Barry Primus, David Keith, Sandra McCabe, Will Hare, Rudy Bond, Don Calfa, Doris Roberts, James Keane, Sandy Ward, Claude Sacha, Michael Greer   Superstardom and its pitfalls are what this movie is all about. Loosely based on Janis Joplin's life, the story is moving in its look into the loneliness of a star's life. Bette Midler was nominated for an Oscar in her first starring role; Frederic Forrest was also nominated (Best Supporting Actor). Cast Bette Midler Mary Rose Foster Alan Bates Rudge Campbell Frederic Forrest Huston Dyer Harry Dean Stanton Billy Ray Barry Primus Dennis David Keith Pfc. Mal Sandra McCabe Sarah Willingham Will Hare Mr. Leonard Rudy Bond Monty Don Calfa Don Frank Doris Roberts Mrs. Foster James Keane Sam Sandy Ward Mr. Foster Claude Sacha Female Impersonator Michael Greer Emcee