The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
“Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.”
7.3
1972
1h 40m
Drama
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.
Key Crew
Director
Paul Newman
Producers
Paul Newman
Writers
Alvin Sargent
Cinematography
Adam Holender
Music
Maurice Jarre
Cast (10)
Joanne Woodward
Beatrice Hunsdorfer
Roberta Wallach
Ruth Hunsdorfer
