The Happy Ending (1969)
The Happy Ending is a 1969 drama movie directed by Richard Brooks, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Jean Simmons, John Forsythe and Shirley Jones.
When Fred asked for Mary's hand in marriage, she thought she had the happy ending she only read about in fairy tales. Now it's 16 years later; Fred has had an affair, and Mary drowns her sorrows in pills and booze, a dangerous combination that nearly resulted in her death the year before. As Mary rushes off to the Bahamas for a relaxing escape from her crumbling marriage, she reflects on the past and wonders just where it all went wrong.
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What is The Happy Ending about?
When Fred asked for Mary's hand in marriage, she thought she had the happy ending she only read about in fairy tales. Now it's 16 years later; Fred has had an affair, and Mary drowns her sorrows in pills and booze, a dangerous combination that nearly resulted in her death the year before. As Mary rushes off to the Bahamas for a relaxing escape from her crumbling marriage, she reflects on the past and wonders just where it all went wrong.
When was The Happy Ending released?
The Happy Ending was released on 21 December 1969.
How long is The Happy Ending?
The Happy Ending runs 1h 52m.
Who made The Happy Ending?
The Happy Ending was directed by Richard Brooks.
Where can I watch The Happy Ending?
The Happy Ending is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo.
Where to watch The Happy Ending
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, ScreenPix Amazon Channel , ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Cast
- Jean Simmons as Mary Wilson
- John Forsythe as Fred Wilson
- Shirley Jones as Flo Harrigan
- Lloyd Bridges as Sam
- Teresa Wright as Mrs. Spencer
- Dick Shawn as Harry Bricker
- Nanette Fabray as Agnes
- Bobby Darin as Franco
- Tina Louise as Helen Bricker
- Kathy Fields as Marge Wilson
- Karen Steele as Divorcee
- Gail Hensley as Betty
