The Rose (Also Known As: La rosa) is a Drama Music Romance film directed by Mark Rydell and written by Bo Goldman (screenplay), Bill Kerby (screenplay). It released on 7 November 1979 (USA). The film stars Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest. The tragic life of a self-destructive female rock star who struggles to deal with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of her ruthless business manager.