The Bell Jar (1979)

4.2/10 107 min 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

Marilyn Hassett

Esther Greenwood

Julie Harris

Mrs. Greenwood

Anne Jackson

Dr. Nolan

Barbara Barrie

Jay Cee

Robert Klein

Lenny

Donna Mitchell

Joan

Mary Louise Weller

Doreen

Jameson Parker

Buddy Willard

Thaao Penghlis

Marco

Scott McKay

Mr. Gilling

Debbie McLeod

Betsy

Elizabeth Hubbard

Vikki St. John

Margaret Hall

Jane McLode

Christine Estabrook

Student Editor

Nicholas Guest

Young Man in Cafeteria

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