The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
“Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.”
1972 · 1 h 40 min
Directed by Paul Newman
Cast
Joanne Woodward Nell Potts Roberta Wallach Judith Lowry David Spielberg Richard Venture
Credits
Written by: Paul Zindel
Plot
A bitter, domineering widow, Beatrice, raises two daughters in a rundown house, and her daughter Tillie's science project on radiation on marigolds becomes a symbol of hope, in a drama with Joanne Woodward.
Sinekatalog’s take
A bitter, moving family drama, with Joanne Woodward.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (2,961 votes)
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