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

In Theaters

December 20, 1972

Runtime: 1h 40m

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
EnglishDrama

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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Cast & Crew

  • Joanne Woodward

    Joanne Woodward

    Beatrice Hunsdorfer

  • Roberta Wallach

    Roberta Wallach

    Ruth Hunsdorfer

  • Judith Lowry

    Judith Lowry

    Nanny

  • Nell Newman

    Nell Newman

    Matilda Hunsdorfer

  • David Spielberg

    David Spielberg

    Mr. Goodman

  • Richard Venture

    Richard Venture

    Floyd

  • Carolyn Coates

    Carolyn Coates

    Mrs. McKay

  • Will Hare

    Will Hare

    Junk Man

  • EO

    Estelle Omens

    Caroline

  • JO

    Jess Osuna

    Sonny

  • Paul Newman

    Paul Newman

    Director

  • Alvin Sargent

    Alvin Sargent

    Screenplay

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