Drama · United States of America · 1972 · 1h 40m

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

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Director
Paul Newman
Cast
Joanne Woodward as Beatrice Hunsdorfer Roberta Wallach as Ruth Hunsdorfer Judith Lowry as Nanny Nell Newman as Matilda Hunsdorfer David Spielberg as Mr. Goodman Richard Venture as Floyd
Crew
Adam Holender — Director of Photography Evan A. Lottman — Editor Maurice Jarre — Original Music Composer Alvin Sargent — Screenplay Paul Newman — Producer Gene Callahan — Production Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
literary adaptation
Key Collaborators
Paul Newman Director Adam Holender Director of Photography Evan A. Lottman Editor Maurice Jarre Original Music Composer Alvin Sargent Screenplay Paul Newman Producer Gene Callahan Production Design Anna Hill Johnstone Costume Design
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