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The Subject Was Roses (1968)

G  107 min  -  Drama   -  12 February 1970 (Denmark)
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A young man returning home from World War II finds himself caught up in his parents' turbulent relationship.

Director:

Ulu Grosbard

Writers:

Frank D. Gilroy (play), Frank D. Gilroy (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Patricia Neal ...
Jack Albertson ...
Martin Sheen ...
Don Saxon Don Saxon ...
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Storyline

When Timmy Cleary (Sheen), comes home from soldiering, he's greeted by the open but strained arms of his two parents, John and Nettie, (Neal and Albertson). Once considered sickly and weak, he has now distinguished himself in the service and is ready to begin a new life. His parents, however, are still trapped in the bygone days of early and unresolved marital strife and begin emotionally deteriorating through several drama packed encounters. Now mature, the young Tim Cleary finally understands the family dynamics that has played all throughout his boyhood. By the simple act of bringing his mother roses on behalf of his father, Tim realizes he may have destroyed his family, but is helpless to obtain resolution which must come from both his parents. Written by Teresa B. O'Donnell <sun.moon.stars@worldnet.att.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Rose | Mother Son Relationship | Lake | Regret | Bickering  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A História de Três Estranhos See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)
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Trivia

The play "The Subject Was Roses" won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1965. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When the family goes out on the town for the night, a marquee for We Were Strangers can be seen. However, that film was not released until 1949, well past the time when Timmy would have come home from the war. See more »

Quotes

John Cleary: Mercy, mercy, said old Mrs. Percy.
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Connections

References Flying Down to Rio (1933) See more »

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"Who Knows Where the Time Goes?"
Written by Sandy Denny
Sung by Judy Collins See more »