The Subject Was Roses

The Subject Was Roses (1968)

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

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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  • Release Date: 1968-10-13
  • Runtime: 1h 47min
  • Director: Ulu Grosbard

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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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