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    Unique ID Code: 0000034263
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    Added on: 8/5/2002 16:28
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    Rose, The (UK)

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    She gave and gave, until she had nothing left to give
    Certificate: 15
    Running Time: 129 mins
    Retail Price: £15.99
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    Synopsis:
    Bette Midler takes the starring role of singer Rose in this rock `n` roll biopic, loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin. The poignant and compelling story follows Rose, an increasingly self-destructive rock-star, during her final tour. Protected from the responsibilities of adult life by her ruthless manager (Alan Bates), Rose pushes away everyone who truly cares for her, and her life slowly and painfully spirals out of control. Overwhelmed by stardom and its excesses, she lives her last days in a sea of sex, drink and drugs. Midler`s Oscar-nominated performance is outstanding, and The Rose provides an excellent showcase for her concert talents as she passionately sings each number with style and panache.

    Special Features:
    Commentary from director Mark Rydell
    Theatrical Trailer

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital 4.1 English

    Subtitle Tracks:
    Hebrew
    Icelandic
    Polish
    Czech
    Swedish
    Finnish
    Turkish
    CC: English
    Portuguese
    Croatian
    Hungarian
    Danish
    Norwegian

    Directed By:
    Mark Rydell

    Written By:



    Starring:
    David Keith
    Barry Primus
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Frederic Forrest
    Alan Bates
    Bette Midler

    Casting By:
    Lynn Stalmaster

    Soundtrack By:
    Paul A. Rothchild
    Amanda McBroom

    Director of Photography:
    Vilmos Zsigmond

    Editor:
    Robert L. Wolfe

    Costume Designer:
    Theoni V. Aldredge

    Production Designer:
    Richard MacDonald

    Producer:
    Marvin Worth
    Aaron Russo

    Executive Producer:
    Anthony Ray

    Distributor:
    Twentieth Century Fox

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