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

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

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is a 1972 American drama film produced and directed by Paul Newman. The screenplay by Alvin Sargent is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same title by Paul Zindel. Newman cast his wife, Joanne Woodward, and one of their daughters, Nell Potts, in two of the lead roles. 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...
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quick facts
Release date:1972
Directed by:Paul Newman
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:100 Minutes
Screenplay by:Alvin Sargent
Adapted from:The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

Award-Winning Cast

Joanne Woodward
Joanne Woodward
Character:Beatrice Hunsdorfer
Born:February 27, 1930

Cast

Richard Venture
Richard Venture
Born:November 12, 1923
Age:88
David Spielberg
David Spielberg
Born:March 6, 1939
Age:73
Will Hare
Will Hare
Born:Mar. 30, 1916
Died:Aug. 31, 1997
Judith Lowry
Judith Lowry
Born:July 27, 1890
Died:Nov. 29, 1976
Jess Osuna
Jess Osuna
Roberta Wallach
Roberta Wallach
Ruth Hunsdorfer
Born:1953
Age:59

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1973 Cannes Best Actress Award, Joanne Woodward
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YearAward Nomination
1973 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film, Joanne Woodward
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Director

Paul Newman
Paul Newman
Born: January 26, 1925
Died: September 26, 2008

Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver, auto racing team owner, and auto racing enthusiast. He won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for best actor for his performance in the 1986 Martin Scorsese film The Color of...
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Filming Locations

Bridgeport
Bridgeport

Bridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, the city had an estimated population of 144,229 at the 2010 United States Census and is the core of the Greater Bridgeport area. The city is part of the Greater New York City Combined Statistical...
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Warren Harding High School
Warren Harding High School

Warren Harding High School is a public high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The cornerstone of Warren Harding High School was laid on May 10, 1924 and the school opened on September 9, 1925. The students are referred to by the mascot name of the Warren Harding High "Presidents".

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