The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)
Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.
100 min
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.
- Release date
- December 20, 1972
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Maurice Jarre
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Trailer
Cast
- Joanne Woodward as Beatrice
- Roberta Wallach as Ruth
- Judith Lowry as Nanny
- Nell Potts as Matilda
- David Spielberg as Mr. Goodman
- Richard Venture as Floyd
- Carolyn Coates as Mrs. McKay
- Will Hare as Junk Man
- Estelle Omens as Caroline
- Jess Osuna as Sonny
- John Lehne as Apartment Mgr.
Crew
- Paul Newman · Director
- Paul Zindel · Writer
- Alvin Sargent · Writer
- Paul Newman · Producer
- Maurice Jarre · Composer
- Adam Holender · Cinematographer
- Evan A. Lottman · Editor
- Shirley Rich · Casting director
- Gene Callahan · Production designer