The Happy Ending
“Marriage is a 30 billion dollar business! And that's just to get married.”
Synopsis
When Fred asked for Mary's hand in marriage, she thought she had the happy ending she only read about in fairy tales. Now it's 16 years later; Fred has had an affair, and Mary drowns her sorrows in pills and booze, a dangerous combination that nearly resulted in her death the year before. As Mary rushes off to the Bahamas for a relaxing escape from her crumbling marriage, she reflects on the past and wonders just where it all went wrong.
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The Happy Ending (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-05
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Jean Simmons
Mary Wilson
John Forsythe
Fred Wilson
Shirley Jones
Flo Harrigan
Lloyd Bridges
Sam
Teresa Wright
Mrs. Spencer
Dick Shawn
Harry Bricker
Nanette Fabray
Agnes
Bobby Darin
Franco
Tina Louise
Helen Bricker
Kathy Fields
Marge Wilson
Karen Steele
Divorcee
Gail Hensley
Betty
Eve Brent
Ethel
William O'Connell
Minister
Barry Cahill
Handsome Man
Miriam Blake
Cindy
Erin Moran
Marge as a Child (uncredited)
Ingrid Bergman
Self - Actress in 'Casablanca' (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Brooks, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- The Happy Ending
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Pax Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
Michel Legrand
Conrad Hall
George Grenville
Richard Brooks
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Brooks
Producer
George Grenville
Editor
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Richard Brooks
Director
Richard Brooks
Writer
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Ending
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What is The Happy Ending about?
When Fred asked for Mary's hand in marriage, she thought she had the happy ending she only read about in fairy tales. Now it's 16 years later; Fred has had an affair, and Mary drowns her sorrows in pills and booze, a dangerous combination that nearly resulted in her death the year before. As Mary rushes off to the Bahamas for a relaxing escape from her crumbling marriage, she reflects on the past and wonders just where it all went wrong.
Who directed The Happy Ending?
The Happy Ending was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in The Happy Ending?
The principal cast of The Happy Ending includes Jean Simmons, John Forsythe, Shirley Jones, Lloyd Bridges, Teresa Wright.
When was The Happy Ending released and how long is it?
The Happy Ending was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Ending?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Ending was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Ending?
The Happy Ending holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).