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

12/20/1972 (US) • 1h 40m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Joanne Woodward

Beatrice Hunsdorfer

Roberta Wallach

Ruth Hunsdorfer

Nell Newman

Matilda Hunsdorfer

David Spielberg

Mr. Goodman

Carolyn Coates

Mrs. McKay

Will Hare

Junk Man


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

literary adaptation

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