The Subject was Roses (1968)

Based on the 1964 Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway play. Seen as a favor, its well-written and well- acted, but I didn't enjoy it much. Its dysfunctional family theater, another "Daddy was a Bastard" middle-class drama - so popular from 1948-1968.  For some reason, every American Playwright hated his father and wrote at least one play to get back at him.  This is the Irish-American version. Anyway, its a good filmed play. Patricia Neal is excellent, and makes it worth seeing.  Martin Sheen is OK as the son, and Jack Albertson  won a Supporting Oscar for playing Jack Albertson.  Its a puzzling win. Maybe, Jack had friends in high places  Summary:  If you like serious family drama, and don't mind filmed plays - give it a whirl.  However, its not my kind of movie  Rating 2.5 of 4