The Subject Was Roses

– When Timmy Cleary (Sheen), comes home from soldiering, he's greeted by the open but strained arms of..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 47 Minutes
Release Year:
1968
The Subject Was Roses (1968)

When Timmy Cleary (Sheen), comes home from soldiering, he's greeted by the open but strained arms of his two parents, John and Nettie, (Neal and Albertson). 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.

Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

12 Feb 1970

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Ulu Grosbard

Writer:

Frank D. Gilroy (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Patricia Neal, Jack Albertson, Martin Sheen, Don Saxon

Plot:

When Timmy Cleary (Sheen), comes home from soldiering, he's greeted by the open but strained arms of his two parents, John and Nettie, (Neal and Albertson). 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.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.

Production:

Warner Bros.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%