The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
“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.
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About The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is a 1972 English-language drama film directed by Paul Newman. The cast is led by Joanne Woodward, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings.
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds was produced by Newman-Foreman Company and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 20, 1972, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Paul Newman
- Writers
- Alvin Sargent
- Release date
- December 20, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Newman-Foreman Company, 20th Century Fox
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds cast & crew
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds was directed by Paul Newman and written by Alvin Sargent.
The cast features Joanne Woodward as Beatrice Hunsdorfer, Roberta Wallach as Ruth Hunsdorfer, Judith Lowry as Nanny, Nell Newman as Matilda Hunsdorfer, David Spielberg as Mr. Goodman, and Richard Venture as Floyd.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by Adam Holender, and it was produced by Paul Newman and John Foreman.
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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 63 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
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Cast of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Joanne Woodward
Beatrice Hunsdorfer
Roberta Wallach
Ruth Hunsdorfer
Judith Lowry
Nanny
Nell Newman
Matilda Hunsdorfer
David Spielberg
Mr. Goodman
Richard Venture
Floyd
Carolyn Coates
Mrs. McKay
Will Hare
Junk Man
Estelle Omens
Caroline
Jess Osuna
Sonny
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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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