Jack Albertson, Martin Sheen, Patricia Neal

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...( read more  read more... ) 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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Directed by: Ulu Grosbard

Release Date: October 13, 1968

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  • August 24, 2009
    Albertson and Neal are incredible in this movie.
  • May 24, 2008
    This is a surprise. I loved it.
  • March 15, 2008
    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...( read more).

    I liked it enough to ask that it be added to the database, so that should tell you something. :-)
  • July 19, 2007
    All CLASSICS are GOOD

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