The Pumpkin Eater is a 1964 British drama film based on a novel by Penelope Mortimer. It stars Anne Bancroft as a woman with many children from three marriages who struggles with her husband's infidelity and her own fertility issues. The Pumpkin Eater: Directed by Jack Clayton.
With Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James Mason, Janine Gray. Beautiful mother of five Jo leaves the banality of her marriage to second husband Giles to wed her passionate screenwriter lover, Jake Armitage. As her suspicion of Jake's philandering grows, Jo's sanity spirals.
Pumpkin Eater is a visual novel about grief, pumpkin heads, and human decomposition. 100% medically accurate. The Pumpkin Eater has been incredibly well handled, and there is an awful lot of depth to it.
The autobiographical elements, which can be found in any of Mortimer's biographies, make it all the more harrowing. The Pumpkin Eater is a film adaptation of Penelope Mortimer's novel about a woman who marries three times and has seven children. She struggles with mental health issues, infidelity, and social pressures in post.
When she finds evidence of her third husband's infidelity, Jo must decide whether to forsake the marriage or stick it out for the sake of her kids. The Pumpkin Eater: A Comprehensive Guide to the Film and Its Legacy "The Pumpkin Eater" is a provocative and enduring piece of British cinema that has captivated audiences since its release in 1964. This comprehensive guide delves into the film's origins, plot, themes, production, and lasting impact.
Whether you're a film student, a long-time fan, or a newcomer curious about this. Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for The Pumpkin Eater on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today! The Pumpkin Eater In her fourth marriage, Jo (Anne Bancroft) finds out that her husband (Peter Finch) is having an affair.
When he explains that he finds nothing wrong with his behavior, Jo must decide whether to keep the marriage for the sake of her children, or strike out on her own. 164 IMDb 7.1 1 h 50 min 1964 13+. A film about a woman's mental breakdown and her troubled marriage to a screenwriter.
She has eight children from three husbands and suspects him of infidelity.