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Up the Sandbox (1972)

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Up The Sandbox is a complex and difficult film, and it is ambiguous on many points, particularly on whether the protagonist Margaret Reynolds (Barbara Streisand) is a women's liberationist, a closet lesbian, or a masochist. Based on the novel by Anne Richardson Rolphe, it follows Margaret's attempts to tell her husband that she is pregnant with yet another child. The everyday events of her life are punctuated by numerous and complex fantasy sequences which reveal her fears and her desires. It is

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama, Classics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Irvin Kershner

Written By: Paul Zindel, Anne Richardson Roiphe

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1972 Wide

On DVD: Jul 1, 2003

Cast

Barbra Streisand
Margaret Reynolds
David Selby
Paul Reynolds
Jane Hoffman
Mrs. Yussim
John C. Becher
Mr. Yussim
Jacobo Morales
Fidel Castro
Iris Brooks
Vicki
Conrad Bain
Dr. Gordon
Paul Benedict
Dr. Beineke
Sully Boyar
Fat Man
Janet Brandt
Aunt Ida
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Black Captain
Lee Chamberlin
Jan
Stockard Channing
Judy Stanley
Marilyn Coleman
Rose White
Jennifer Darling
Joanne
John Dennis
Officer
Paul Dooley
Statue of Liberty Guard
David Downing
John
Moosie Drier
Billy
Norman Fields
Reporter
Cynthia Harris
Stella
Ariane Heller
Elizabeth Reynolds
Pitt Herbert
Uncle Dave
Jane House
Mrs. Keglin
George Irving
Dr. Keglin
Rita Karin
Mrs. Grossbard
Vassili Lambrinos
Jack Lawford
Renee Lippin
Connie
Anne Ramsey
Battleaxe
Barbara Rhoades
Dr. Boden
Conrad Roberts
Clay
Isabel Sanford
Maria
Pearl Shear
Aunt Till
Lois Smith
Elinore
Marc Vahanian
David
Carol White
Miss Spittlemeister
Margo Winkler
Hospital Clerk
Carl Gottlieb
Vinnie
Efrain Lopez Neris
Castro's Aide
Mary Louise Wilson
Betty
Joe Bova
John
Marina Durell
Dr. Lopez
Gary Smith
Peter
Terry Smith
George S. Irving

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Odd almost stream of conciousness feminist drama, quite a 70's feeling. Barbra, who looks sensational, gives a serious unaffected performance and provides a strong center to this rather scattershot affair.

September 27, 2007

jay nixon

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Really tries to capture the sense of frustration women felt at the time, and succeeds with some of them... still worth a watch!

May 28, 2007

Philip blue owl

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