
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.
1972 en 100 minutes
Rating: 7.3
Plot
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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Cast

Joanne Woodward
Beatrice Hunsdorfer

Roberta Wallach
Ruth Hunsdorfer

Judith Lowry
Nanny

Nell Newman
Matilda Hunsdorfer

David Spielberg
Mr. Goodman

Richard Venture
Floyd

Carolyn Coates
Mrs. McKay

Will Hare
Junk Man

Estelle Omens
Caroline

Jess Osuna
Sonny