The Pumpkin Eater(1964)
“A Much Married Woman Who Drifts From Husband to Husband!”
Overview
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.
Director
Jack Clayton
Studio
Romulus Films
Cast
Anne Bancroft
as Jo Armitage
Peter Finch
as Jake Armitage
James Mason
as Bob Conway
Janine Gray
as Beth Conway
Cedric Hardwicke
as Mr. James - Jo's father
Rosalind Atkinson
as Mrs. James - Jo's mother
Alan Webb
as Mr. Armitage - Jake's father
Richard Johnson
as Giles
Maggie Smith
as Philpot
Anthony Nicholls
as Surgeon
Yootha Joyce
as Woman at Hairdresser's
John Junkin
as Undertaker
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Romulus Films
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Where can I watch 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 and released in 1964. It is a drama film.
How long is The Pumpkin Eater?▼
The Pumpkin Eater has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pumpkin Eater?▼
The cast of The Pumpkin Eater includes Anne Bancroft as Jo Armitage, Peter Finch as Jake Armitage, James Mason as Bob Conway, Janine Gray as Beth Conway, Cedric Hardwicke as Mr. James - Jo's father and more.
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