The Subject Was Roses 55 years old
The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son.
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.
Credits
The Subject Was Roses Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Martin Sheen He was 28, now 83 years old | as Timmy Cleary |
| Patricia Neal She was 42, 84 years old when she died | as Nettie Cleary |
| Jack Albertson He was 61, 74 years old when he died | as John Cleary |
| Don Saxon | as The Master of Ceremonies |
The Subject Was Roses Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| George Jenkins as Art Direction. He was 64 (102) years old when He died | Art |
| Frank D. Gilroy as Screenplay. He was 43 (89) years old when He died | Writing |
| Gerald B. Greenberg as Editor. He was 32 (81) years old when He died | Editing |
| Ulu Grosbard as Director. He was 39 (83) years old when He died | Directing |
| Edgar Lansbury as Producer. He was 38 (now 94) years old | Production |
| Jack Priestley as Director of Photography. He was 42 (66) years old when He died | Camera |
The Subject Was Roses (55 years)
The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son.
- Release day: Sunday, October 13, 1968
- Runtime: 107 minutes