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

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Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.

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.

Released: 1972-12-20
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 1h 40m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.3/10 from 65 votes

Directed by Paul Newman.

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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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