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The Pumpkin Eater (1964)

★ 7.1Approved118 minDirector: Jack Clayton

1964 British film by Jack Clayton

The Pumpkin Eater is a 1964 British drama film directed by Jack Clayton and starring Anne Bancroft and Peter Finch. The film was adapted by Harold Pinter from the 1962 novel of the same title by Penelope Mortimer. The title is a reference to the nursery rhyme "Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater".

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Pumpkin Eater about?
The Pumpkin Eater (1964) — Screenwriter Jake Armitage (Peter Finch) and his wife Jo Armitage (Anne Bancroft) live in London with six of Jo's eight children; the two eldest boys are at boarding school The children are spread over Jo's three marriages; only the youngest is Jake's biological child, but he tre
Is The Pumpkin Eater based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Pumpkin Eater scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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