The Subject Was Roses (1968)
Overview
When Timmy Cleary, comes home from soldiering, he's greeted by the open but strained arms of his two parents, John and Nettie. Once considered sickly and weak, he has now distinguished himself in the service and is ready to begin a new life. His parents, however, are still trapped in the bygone days of early and unresolved marital strife and begin emotionally deteriorating through several drama packed encounters. Now mature, the young Tim Cleary finally understands the family dynamics that has played all throughout his boyhood. By the simple act of bringing his mother roses on behalf of his father, Tim realizes he may have destroyed his family, but is helpless to obtain resolution which must come from both his parents.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.209 |
Directed By
Ulu Grosbard
Crew
Frank D. Gilroy
Edgar Lansbury
Ulu Grosbard
George Jenkins
Lee Pockriss
Gerald B. Greenberg
Kenneth Utt
Anna Hill Johnstone
John Godfrey
Jack Priestley
Mike Maggi
Dick Vorisek
Jack C. Jacobsen
Verne Caruso
Sanford Rackow
Paul Ganapoler
Terence A. Donnelly
Burtt Harris
Frank D. Gilroy
TOP CAST
Jack Albertson
John Cleary
Patricia Neal
Nettie Cleary
Martin Sheen
Timmy Cleary
Don Saxon
The Master of Ceremonies
Elaine Williams
The Woman in Club
Grant Gordon
Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
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