The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds 51 years old

Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.

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

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 68 years old as Ruth
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
Nell Potts She was 13, now 65 years old as Matilda

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
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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (51 years)

Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.

  • Release day: Wednesday, December 20, 1972
  • Runtime: 100 minutes