The Rose(1979)- Production Details

Poster of The Rose

Synopsis

Loosely based on the life of iconic rocker Janis Joplin, the film follows a superstar called The Rose on her last tour. The extroverted performer is actually lonely and insecure, and being exploited by her greedy manager. Rose falls in love with a limousine driver named Houston and he believes he can save her from self-destruction. But her "drugs, sex and rock 'n' roll" lifestyle and exhausting touring schedule overwhelm her and Rose dies onstage from a drug overdose at the beginning of her homecoming concert.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • 1979

MPAA Rating

R

Genres

Drama

Run Time

2 hours 14 minutes

Distributors

20th Century Fox

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • New York City, New York, USA

Produced In

United States

Director

Mark Rydell

Director

Barry Primus

Director