The Rose
(Blu-ray) 

Originally released as a motion picture in 1979.

Wide screen (1.85:1).

Special features: Commentary (features director Mark Rydell); Bette Midler (March 2015 interview); Mark Rydell (December 2014 interview, the director discusses the making of the film with his friend the filmmaker Charles Dennis); Vilmos Zsigmond (December 2014 interview, the director of photography talks about the film with cinematographer John Bailey); "Today" (segment from the June 27, 1978 episode of NBC's Today, Tom Brokaw interviews singer and actor Bette Midler and director Mark Rydell on one of the locations for The rose); Gene Shalit and Bette Midler (interview, originally aired on NBC News on November 8 and 9, 1979, film critic Gene Shalit talks to Bette Midler about her performance in The rose). Insert includes an essay by music critic Paula Mejia.

Director of photography, Vilmos Zsigmond ; film editor, Robert L. Wolfe ; music arranged and supervised by Paul A. Rothchild ; costumes designer, Theoni V. Aldredge ; production designer, Richard MacDonald.

Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Barry Primus, Sandra McCabe, David Keith, Harry Dean Stanton, Will Hare, Rudy Bond, Don Calfa, James Keane, Doris Roberts, Sandy Ward, Michael Greer, Claude Sacha, Michael St. Laurent, Sylvester, Pearl Heart.

Tells about rock-and-roll singer Mary Rose Foster (known as the Rose to her legions of fans), whose romantic relationships and mental health are continuously imperiled by the demands of life on the road.

MPAA rating: R.

Blu-ray; region A; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround; requires Blu-ray player.

In English; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

Golden Globes, 1980: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Bette Midler) ; Best Original song - Motion Picture (Amanda McBroom, for song "The Rose").