The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972)

Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa. 1972-12-20 United States of America 100 Min. PG-13
7.3 57 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Joanne Woodward is Beatrice Hunsdorfer
Beatrice Hunsdorfer
Roberta Wallach is Ruth Hunsdorfer
Ruth Hunsdorfer
Judith Lowry is Nanny
Nanny
Nell Newman is Matilda Hunsdorfer
Matilda Hunsdorfer
David Spielberg is Mr. Goodman
Mr. Goodman
Richard Venture is Floyd
Floyd
Carolyn Coates is Mrs. McKay
Mrs. McKay
Will Hare is Junk Man
Junk Man
Estelle Omens is Caroline
Caroline
Jess Osuna is Sonny
Sonny

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