Movie guide
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972): movie guide
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (1972) is a Drama running about 100 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 65 votes. Notable cast includes Joanne Woodward, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry, Nell Newman. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1972-12-20
- Runtime: 100 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1972-12-20

Get the official Android app on Google Play
What is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds features Joanne Woodward, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry, Nell Newman, David Spielberg, Richard Venture. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1972-12-20. Runtime: 100 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (65 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?
- The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- 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 about 100 minutes.
- Who stars in The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?
- Cast highlights include Joanne Woodward, Roberta Wallach, Judith Lowry, Nell Newman, David Spielberg, Richard Venture.








