The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)

  • PG
  • 12/20/1972 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 40m

Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.

Overview

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

Paul Newman

Director

Alvin Sargent

Screenplay

Cast

Joanne Woodward's headshot

Joanne Woodward

Beatrice Hunsdorfer
Roberta Wallach's headshot

Roberta Wallach

Ruth Hunsdorfer
Judith Lowry's headshot

Judith Lowry

Nanny
Nell Newman's headshot

Nell Newman

Matilda Hunsdorfer
David Spielberg's headshot

David Spielberg

Mr. Goodman
Richard Venture's headshot

Richard Venture

Floyd
Carolyn Coates's headshot

Carolyn Coates

Mrs. McKay
Will Hare's headshot

Will Hare

Junk Man

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