The Subject Was Roses

1968 "The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son."
The Subject Was Roses
7| 1h47m| G| en| Drama
Storyline

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

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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  • The Subject Was Roses Cast
Jack Albertson as John Cleary
Patricia Neal as Nettie Cleary
Martin Sheen as Timmy Cleary