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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972): Cast & Box Office

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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is a 1972 drama directed by Paul Newman, starring Joanne Woodward as Beatrice Hunsdorfer, Roberta Wallach and Nell Newman. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $84,823 worldwide.

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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Paul Newman
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds About?

The premise of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds without spoilers.

Beatrice Hunsdorfer, a middle‑aged widow, struggles to keep her family afloat in a world that feels alien. She dreams of opening an elegant tea room but lacks the means. Daughter Ruth, an epileptic teenager, rebels against expectations, while shy, brilliant Matilda finds refuge in her pets and school projects, including an experiment on how tiny doses of radium affect marigolds.

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

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  • pulitzer prize source
  • science project
  • connecticut
  • mother daughter relationship
  • two daughters
  • dead husband
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  • female protagonist
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  • gamma ray
  • gamma radiation
  • electromagnetic radiation
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  • reference to jesus christ
  • real life husband directs his real life wife
  • school project
  • science
  • based on a stage play
  • mirror
  • classified ad
  • teacher
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Cast & crew

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

Joanne Woodward leads the cast as Beatrice Hunsdorfer, with Roberta Wallach as Ruth Hunsdorfer and Nell Newman as Matilda Hunsdorfer. Directed by Paul Newman; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

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Box office

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

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds grossed $84,823 worldwide.

1972 box office

Worldwide gross

$84.8K

International
$84.8K
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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Trailers & Videos

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

1 car on screen: the 1958 De Soto Firesweep.

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

13 alternative titles, including “Die Wirkung von Gammastrahlen auf Ringelblumen” and “De l'influence des rayons gamma sur le comportement des marguerites”.

Also known as
  • Die Wirkung von Gammastrahlen auf Ringelblumen
  • De l'influence des rayons gamma sur le comportement des marguerites
  • El efecto de los rayos gamma sobre las margaritas
  • A gammasugarak hatása a százszorszépekre
  • Gli effetti dei raggi gamma sui fiori di Matilde
  • Ефектът на гама-лъчите върху лунните невени
  • O Preço da Solidão
  • Влияние гамма-лучей на бледно-желтые ноготки
  • 伽马射线效应
  • 감마선은 금잔화에 어떤 영향을 끼쳤나?, გამა სხივების ეფექტი გულყვითელაზე
  • A Influência dos Raios Gama no Comportamento das Margaridas
  • Gammastrålars effekt på ringblommor
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  • L'efecte dels raigs gamma en les margarides

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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds released?

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds was released on December 20, 1972.

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

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds was directed by Paul Newman.

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Who is in the cast of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds stars Joanne Woodward as Beatrice Hunsdorfer, Roberta Wallach as Ruth Hunsdorfer and Nell Newman as Matilda Hunsdorfer, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds make at the box office?

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds grossed $84,823 worldwide.

Does The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds have a post-credit scene?

No. The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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