The Bell Jar
3 reviews
Drama
1h 47m
1979
Adaptation of the 1963 novel by Sylvia Plath. Details a young woman's summer in New York working for a Mademoiselle-like magazine, return home to New England, and subsequent breakdown all...
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Adaptation of the 1963 novel by Sylvia Plath. 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.
- DirectorLarry Peerce
- Release20 March 1979
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 47m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate3 reviews
- Productions
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
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