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The Subject Was Roses (1968)

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Frank D. Gilroy's Pulitzer-winning "kitchen sink" theatrical piece The Subject Was Roses was given a no-frills film transference in 1968. Martin Sheen and Jack Albertson re-create their stage roles as a returning serviceman and his alcoholic father. Patricia Neal takes over from the play's Irene Dailey as Nettie Cleary, Timmy's (Sheen) overly protective mother, long at odds with husband John (Albertson) over his drinking. Mother and Father try to put on a facade of happiness for the benefit of

G, 1 hr. 47 min.

Drama, Classics

Frank D. Gilroy

May 30, 1996

Warner Bros.

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All Critics (10) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)

Ulu Grosabrd's theatrical film, based on Pulitzer Prize winning play, is an intense family melodrama, well acted by Patricia Neal and Jack Albertson as the feuding parents and Martin Sheen as their Viet vet son.

August 10, 2010 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

The "kitchen sink" drama was largely effective because of the superb acting and dialogue.

February 4, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Fine drama featuring Patricia Neal and Jack Albertson, based on stage play.

July 28, 2006 Comment
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74/100. Very well acted drama, this is one of those films you have to be in the mood for. It isn't the cheeriest of films. It's stage roots are way too evident and it is very much on the talky side. Patricia Neal is excellent, she was nominated for an Academy Award, Jack Albertson won the supporting actor Oscar, Martin

March 16, 2010
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James Higgins

This is a really good movie about family politics in a home where people talk past each other. (T)When I saw the Lion in Winter, it reminded me a little of this movie because of the communication issues that were being addressed in that film, although it's a very different film.I liked it enough to ask that it be added

July 3, 2007

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