The Subject Was Roses

The Subject Was Roses

Release date : October 13, 1968
Runtime : 1h 47m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Ulu Grosbard /
Production companies : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer /
October 13, 1968 1h 47m United States of America Drama English More
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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.
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  • title:The Subject Was Roses
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1968
  • Runtime:1h 47m
  • Genres: Drama ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Ulu Grosbard /
  • Writers: Frank D. Gilroy · Frank D. Gilroy ·
  • Production companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ·
  • 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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