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

EnglishFilm1972100 minDrama★ 7.3/10

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

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.

Directed by

Paul Newman

Starring

Joanne Woodward, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry

Music

Maurice Jarre

Released

1972-12-20

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