The Subject Was Roses
“The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son.”
Synopsis
Timmy Cleary returns to his Bronx home at the end of World War II and is soon disillusioned to find his parents' marriage filled with discord, quarreling, and recriminations.
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Jack Albertson Wins Supporting Actor: 1969 OscarsOfficial
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulu Grosbard
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank D. Gilroy
- Original Score
- Lee Pockriss
- Original Title
- The Subject Was Roses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulu Grosbard
Frank D. Gilroy
Lee Pockriss
Jack Priestley
Gerald B. Greenberg
Edgar Lansbury
Department Leadership Roster
Ulu Grosbard
Director
Frank D. Gilroy
Screenplay
Edgar Lansbury
Producer
Lee Pockriss
Original Music Composer
Jack Priestley
Director of Photography
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Subject Was Roses
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What is The Subject Was Roses about?
Timmy Cleary returns to his Bronx home at the end of World War II and is soon disillusioned to find his parents' marriage filled with discord, quarreling, and recriminations.
Who directed The Subject Was Roses?
The Subject Was Roses was directed by Ulu Grosbard.
Who stars in The Subject Was Roses?
The principal cast of The Subject Was Roses includes Jack Albertson, Patricia Neal, Martin Sheen, Don Saxon, Elaine Williams.
When was The Subject Was Roses released and how long is it?
The Subject Was Roses was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Subject Was Roses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Subject Was Roses was composed by Lee Pockriss.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Subject Was Roses?
The Subject Was Roses holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).