The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972) is a drama, directed by Paul Newman. It stars Joanne Woodward and Roberta Wallach. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Is About
Beatrice Hunsdorfer is a widow, angry, and permanently convinced she is on the edge of a better life. She dreams of opening an elegant tea room but has neither the money nor the strength. She lives in a chaotic house with her two daughters: Ruth, who has epilepsy, opposes everything with adolescent fury, while shy and intelligent Matilda gives herself to her animals and her school projects. Matilda's science fair experiment applies gamma rays to marigolds; some seeds mutate and some grow stronger. Directed by Paul Newman, the film adapts Paul Zindel's Pulitzer-winning play. The narrative ties the experiment straight to the family: of two sisters raised in the same conditions, one breaks and one holds. Joanne Woodward plays Beatrice and won the best actress award at Cannes in 1973. Matilda is played by Newman and Woodward's daughter. Who it's for: Viewers who like 1970s American drama, stage adaptations, and narratives of collapse within a family. Who it's not for: The mother's verbal violence toward her children is constant and hard to watch. The narrative also stays theatrical.
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What is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds about?
Beatrice Hunsdorfer is a widow, angry, and permanently convinced she is on the edge of a better life. She dreams of opening an elegant tea room but has neither the money nor the strength.
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How long is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).
When did The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds come out?
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds was released in 1972.
Who directed The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds was directed by Paul Newman.
Who stars in The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds stars Joanne Woodward, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry, Nell Newman.
What is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds's rating?
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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