

“Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.”
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.
Director
Paul Newman
Writers
Alvin Sargent
Release Date
December 20, 1972
Runtime
1h 40m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
61
Newman-Foreman Company
