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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)
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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:
a very bitter pill that won't go down with ease. moreCast
(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 |
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Mono (Westrex Recording System)Fun Stuff
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The play was originally produced in Houston in 1964. The movie version filmed in 1972, directed by Paul Newman and starred his wife, Joanne Woodward, and his daughter Elinor (Nell Potts). Woodward won the award for Best Actress at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival. moreQuotes:
Beatrice: I'm not exactly happy about you discussing testicles with this Chris Burns character! moreFAQ
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The old saw "there are no guarantees in life" is given a sad example in this film, wherein we find Joanne Woodward, mother of two girls, slipping through the cracks of her own life(with children in tow). Through a bleary haze of booze-soaked self-defeat, she commands change in her life but is unwilling(and/or possibly unable)to grab the reins. Woodward's performance is outstanding, unrestrained but not at all stagy or hammy. For people who enjoy strong character studies, this film is a must-see...but be forewarned- it is relentlessly depressing and may touch a bit too close to home for many viewers. Regardless, this stands as an exceptional and well directed minor classic, presenting a sad, realistic portrait of human wreckage.
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