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.

Where to watch (US)

Cast

Anne Bancroft

Jo Armitage

Peter Finch

Jake Armitage

James Mason

Bob Conway

Janine Gray

Beth Conway

Cedric Hardwicke

Mr. James - Jo's father

Rosalind Atkinson

Mrs. James - Jo's mother

Alan Webb

Mr. Armitage - Jake's father

Richard Johnson

Giles

Maggie Smith

Philpot

Anthony Nicholls

Surgeon

Yootha Joyce

Woman at Hairdresser's

John Junkin

Undertaker

John Franklyn-Robbins

Parson

FS

Frank Singuineau

King of Israel