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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)

PG 100 min  -  Drama  -   1 February 1974 (Finland)
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From the Pullizer Prize winning play by Paul Zindel, this is the story of Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Newman

Writers:

Paul Zindel (play), Alvin Sargent (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joanne Woodward ...
Beatrice
Nell Potts Nell Potts ...
Matilda
Roberta Wallach Roberta Wallach ...
Ruth
Judith Lowry Judith Lowry ...
Nanny
David Spielberg ...
Mr. Goodman
Richard Venture Richard Venture ...
Floyd
Carolyn Coates Carolyn Coates ...
Mrs. McKay
Will Hare Will Hare ...
Junk Man
Estelle Omens Estelle Omens ...
Caroline
Jess Osuna Jess Osuna ...
Sonny
Ellen Dano Ellen Dano ...
Janice Vickery
Lynne Rogers Lynne Rogers ...
Miss Hanley
Roger Serbagi Roger Serbagi ...
Charlie
John Lehne John Lehne ...
Apartment Manager
Michael Kearney Michael Kearney ...
Chris Burns
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Storyline

From the Pullizer Prize winning play by Paul Zindel, this is the story of Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters, Ruth and Matilda. A middle-aged widowed eccentric, Beatrice is looking for her life in the classified ads while all about her is the rubble of an unkempt house. All she needs is the right opportunity, she says puffing on a cigarette. Poorly equipped to survive the vagaries of modern life, she has nonetheless always managed to muddle through. Ruth, epileptic and making her way through the rebellious phase of adolescence, seems doomed to make the same mistakes as her mother. Quiet Matilda, on the other hand, seeks refuge in her animals and her schoolwork. "Jesus, don't you hate the world, Matilda?" Beatrice asks her youngest daughter. The title of the film is also the subject of Matilda's science project at school and serves as a metaphor for the way life affects each of us differently... Written by Mark Fleetwood <mfleetwo@mail.coin.missouri.edu>  

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Classified Ad | Science Fair | Long Title | Epilepsy | Old Lady  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Influência dos Raios Gama no Comportamento das Margaridas See more »

Filming Locations:

Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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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. See more »

Quotes

Beatrice: I'm not exactly happy about you discussing testicles with this Chris Burns character!
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