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

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

1972 1h 40m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 65

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Newman
Writers: Alvin Sargent
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Newman, shot by Adam Holender. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Maurice Jarre. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Evan A. Lottman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joanne Woodward and Roberta Wallach and Judith Lowry carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0068528 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 65 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Paul Newman directs. Adam Holender behind the camera. Maurice Jarre scores. Evan A. Lottman cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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154 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Paul Newman, shot by Adam Holender. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Maurice Jarre. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Evan A. Lottman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Joanne Woodward and Roberta Wallach and Judith Lowry carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.".
7IMDB entry: tt0068528 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 65 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.