The Bell Jar

The Bell Jar

Sometimes just being a woman is an act of courage...

1979 1h 47mDir. Larry Peerce
3.2/ 10
Drama

Overview

Details a young woman's summer in New York working for a Mademoiselle-like magazine, return home to New England, and subsequent breakdown all amidst the horrors of the fifties, from news of the Rosenbergs' execution to sleazy disc jockeys and predatory college boys.

Cast & Crew

Marilyn Hassett

Marilyn Hassett

Esther Greenwood

Julie Harris

Julie Harris

Mrs. Greenwood

Anne Jackson

Anne Jackson

Dr. Nolan

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

Jay Cee

Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Lenny

Donna Mitchell

Donna Mitchell

Joan

Mary Louise Weller

Mary Louise Weller

Doreen

Jameson Parker

Jameson Parker

Buddy Willard

Thaao Penghlis

Thaao Penghlis

Marco

Scott McKay

Scott McKay

Mr. Gilling

M

Meg Mundy

Bea Ramsey

C

Carole Monferdini

Hilda

Debbie McLeod

Debbie McLeod

Betsy

Elizabeth Hubbard

Elizabeth Hubbard

Vikki St. John

K

Karen Howard

Toni LaBouchere

Margaret Hall

Margaret Hall

Jane McLode

Christine Estabrook

Christine Estabrook

Student Editor

Nicholas Guest

Nicholas Guest

Young Man in Cafeteria

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