IMDb >
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Contact:
View company contact information for The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds on IMDbPro.Release Date:
1 February 1974 (Finland) moreTagline:
Mother of the Year. morePlot:
From the Pullizer Prize winning play by Paul Zindel, this is the story of Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Nice performance by Woodward more (28 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Joanne Woodward | ... | Beatrice | |
| Nell Potts | ... | Matilda | |
| Roberta Wallach | ... | Ruth | |
| Judith Lowry | ... | Nanny | |
| David Spielberg | ... | Mr. Goodman | |
| Richard Venture | ... | Floyd | |
| Carolyn Coates | ... | Mrs. McKay | |
| Will Hare | ... | Junk Man | |
| Estelle Omens | ... | Caroline | |
| Jess Osuna | ... | Sonny | |
| Ellen Dano | ... | Janice Vickery | |
| Lynne Rogers | ... | Miss Hanley | |
| Roger Serbagi | ... | Charlie | |
| John Lehne | ... | Apartment Manager | |
| Michael Kearney | ... | Chris Burns |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
100 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Certain dialog from Paul Zindel's play remained in the script for the movie. Even though the movie was filmed in Bridgeport, Connecticut, certain references to the location of the play, which takes place in Staten Island, New York (Zindel's hometown) remain. Ruth mentions "Prince's Bay" when reading a classified ad about some property for sale, and Matilda tells her mother that a photographer is going to take pictures of the Science Fair finalists for "The Advance". Prince's Bay is a neighborhood located on the South Shore of Staten Island, and the Staten Island Advance is the local newspaper. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: Beatrice tries to watch TV in wee hours of morning but is unable to find anything but test patterns and video snow. However, film takes place in/near New York City where all-night television broadcasts were quite common by 1972, when story was set. moreQuotes:
Beatrice: I'm not exactly happy about you discussing testicles with this Chris Burns character! moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (28 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| I am looking | jkirklin-2 |
| The Pigman | prhowe |
| atom, what a beautiful word | annettaguidotti |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Karate Kid | Notes on a Scandal | Carrie | Stevie | October Sky |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Drama section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |

'The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds'(1972)is the story of a secluded, alcoholic mother( Joanne Woodward) and her two eccentric daughters,( Nell Potts, Roberta Wallach) based upon the Pulitzer Prize award- winning play by Paul Zindel. Paul Newman did a wonderful job directing this somewhat depressing, yet fascinating character study movie. Filmed in Bridgeport, Connecticut.