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

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

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

19727.31h 40m

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.

Directed by Paul Newman
Written by Paul Zindel, Alvin Sargent
Produced by Paul Newman
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Top Cast

Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward

Beatrice Hunsdorfer

Roberta Wallach

Roberta Wallach

Ruth Hunsdorfer

Judith Lowry

Judith Lowry

Nanny

Nell Newman

Nell Newman

Matilda Hunsdorfer

David Spielberg

David Spielberg

Mr. Goodman

Richard Venture

Richard Venture

Floyd

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn Coates

Mrs. McKay

Will Hare

Will Hare

Junk Man

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Estelle Omens

Caroline

J

Jess Osuna

Sonny

Themes & Keywords

literary adaptation

About The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is a drama film released in 1972 exploring themes of literary adaptation. Directed by Paul Newman, it stars Joanne Woodward, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry. 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.

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