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9/10First rate in every respect: plot, script, B&W cinematography, editing, music… but the real icing on the cake would be the performances of Bancroft and Finch, which I suspect are the best of their careers
Reviewed on July 17, 2019
The Pumpkin Eater(1964)
A Much Married Woman Who Drifts From Husband to Husband!
6.7(53)1h 50m1964-07-16
Drama
The Pumpkin Eater 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.
The Pumpkin Eater (1964) is a drama film directed by Jack Clayton, released on July 16, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James Mason and Janine Gray. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Clayton
- Writers:
- Harold Pinter, Penelope Mortimer
- Producers:
- James Woolf
- Cinematographer:
- Oswald Morris
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Romulus Films
- Status:
- Released
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The Pumpkin Eater Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Jack Clayton, written by Harold Pinter and Penelope Mortimer, produced by James Woolf.
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The Pumpkin Eater Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 53 ratings.
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The Pumpkin Eater – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Pumpkin Eater (1964) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Pumpkin Eater?
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The main cast of The Pumpkin Eater (1964) includes Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James Mason, Janine Gray and Cedric Hardwicke. The film was directed by Jack Clayton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pumpkin Eater released?
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The Pumpkin Eater was released on July 16, 1964 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Pumpkin Eater worth watching?
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The Pumpkin Eater (1964) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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