The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
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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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 20, 1972
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
User Score
73%
Original Title
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Production Companies
Newman-Foreman Company, 20th Century Fox
Director
Paul Newman
Description
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.
