The Pumpkin Eater
“A Much Married Woman Who Drifts From Husband to Husband!”
Synopsis
Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physically and emotionally compatible, they are slowly torn apart.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-31
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Anne Bancroft
Jo Armitage
Peter Finch
Jake Armitage
James Mason
Bob Conway
Janine Gray
Beth Conway
Cedric Hardwicke
Mr. James - Jo's father
Rosalind Atkinson
Mrs. James - Jo's mother
Alan Webb
Mr. Armitage - Jake's father
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Cyril Luckham
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Lesley Nunnerley
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Clayton
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Pumpkin Eater
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Romulus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Clayton
Harold Pinter, Penelope Mortimer
Georges Delerue
Oswald Morris
Jim Clark
James Woolf
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Clayton
Director
Harold Pinter
Screenplay
Sophie Devine
Costume Design
James Woolf
Producer
Jim Clark
Editor
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pumpkin Eater
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What is The Pumpkin Eater about?
Jo, the mother of seven children, divorces her second husband in order to marry Jake, a successful but promiscuous screenwriter. Though they are physically and emotionally compatible, they are slowly torn apart.
Who directed The Pumpkin Eater?
The Pumpkin Eater was directed by Jack Clayton.
Who stars in The Pumpkin Eater?
The principal cast of The Pumpkin Eater includes Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James Mason, Janine Gray, Cedric Hardwicke.
When was The Pumpkin Eater released and how long is it?
The Pumpkin Eater was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pumpkin Eater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pumpkin Eater was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Pumpkin Eater based on a book or true story?
The Pumpkin Eater is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Penelope Mortimer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pumpkin Eater?
The Pumpkin Eater holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).