The Rose

Bette Midler

Mary Rose Foster

Alan Bates

Rudge Campbell

Frederic Forrest

Huston Dyer

Harry Dean Stanton

Billy Ray

Barry Primus

Dennis

David Keith

Mal

Sandra McCabe

Sarah

Will Hare

Mr. Leonard

Rudy Bond

Monty

Don Calfa

Don Frank

James Keane

Dealer

Doris Roberts

Rose's Mother

Sandy Ward

Rose's Father

Michael Greer

Emcee

Kenny Sacha

Female Impersonator

Michael St. Laurent

Female Impersonator

Sylvester

Female Impersonator

Pearl Heart

Female Impersonator

Butch Ellis

Waiter

Richard Dioguardi

Trucker

John Dennis Johnston

Milledge

Jonathan Banks

Television Promoter

Jack O'Leary

Short Order Cook

Luke Andreas

Trucker