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DRAMA . 1968 . 1h 47m . 5.9/10

The Subject Was Roses_

"The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son."

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.

Starring Jack Albertson, Patricia Neal, Martin Sheen
5.9/10
Rating
1h 47m
Runtime
1968
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Story of Three Strangers...A Mother...A Father...And a Son.

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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Cast
Jack Albertson stars as John Cleary in The Subject Was Roses.
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Year context
The Subject Was Roses was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
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, an...
The Subject Was Roses is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 47m.

CAST (6)

Jack Albertson
Jack Albertson
John Cleary
Patricia Neal
Patricia Neal
Nettie Cleary
Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Timmy Cleary
DS
Don Saxon
The Master of Ceremonies
EW
Elaine Williams
The Woman in Club
GG
Grant Gordon
Man in Restaurant (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
107 min (1h 47m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (21 votes)

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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.
How long is The Subject Was Roses?
The Subject Was Roses has a runtime of 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Who stars in The Subject Was Roses?
The cast of The Subject Was Roses includes Jack Albertson, Patricia Neal, Martin Sheen, Don Saxon, Elaine Williams.
What is the rating of The Subject Was Roses?
The Subject Was Roses has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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