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The Subject Was Roses

"The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son."

1968-10-13 Drama 1hr 47m

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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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.

  • Released
    1968-10-13
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 47m
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
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  • Production
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Crew

Ulu Grosbard
Director
Frank D. Gilroy
Screenplay
Edgar Lansbury
Producer

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Cast

Jack Albertson

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John Cleary
Patricia Neal

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Nettie Cleary
Martin Sheen

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Timmy Cleary
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