The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds 52 years old
Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.
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 Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Joanne Woodward She was 42, now 94 years old | as Beatrice |
| David Spielberg He was 33, 77 years old when he died | as Mr. Goodman |
| Carolyn Coates She was 45, 77 years old when she died | as Mrs. McKay |
| Will Hare He was 53, 78 years old when he died | as Junk Man |
| Richard Venture He was 49, 94 years old when he died | as Floyd |
| Roberta Wallach She was 17, now 69 years old | as Ruth |
| Nell Potts She was 13, now 65 years old | as Matilda |
| Estelle Omens She was 44, 55 years old when she died | as Caroline |
| Judith Lowry She was 82, 86 years old when she died | as Nanny |
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Maurice Jarre as Original Music Composer. He was 48 (84) years old when He died | Sound |
| Paul Zindel as Writer. He was 36 (66) years old when He died | Writing |
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (52 years)
Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.
- Release day: Wednesday, December 20, 1972
- Runtime: 100 minutes