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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

Directed By: Ulu Grosbard

Written By: Frank D. Gilroy

In Theaters: Oct 13, 1968 Wide

On DVD: May 30, 1996

Warner Bros.

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Patricia Neal
Nettie Cleary
Jack Albertson
John Cleary
Martin Sheen
Timmy Cleary
Don Saxon
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Elaine Williams
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Grant Gordon
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Critic Reviews for The Subject Was Roses

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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

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Emanuel Levy

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

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

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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

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Steve Crum

Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

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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

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