The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)
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.
Release Date: 1972-12-20
Runtime: 100 minutes
Director: Paul Newman
Top 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
- Carolyn Coates as Mrs. McKay
- Will Hare as Junk Man
- Estelle Omens as Caroline
- Jess Osuna as Sonny
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