Other Titles • I Never Promised You a Rose Garden • Ich hab' dir nie einen Rosengarten versprochen (1977)
Synopses for I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977)
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Early Film of Kathleen Quinlan In her critically acclaimed performance, Kathleen Quinlan inhabits Deborah, a mentally ill teen who struggles between fantasy and reality, escaping to her own imaginary world. Deborah is sent to a psychiatric hospital for treatment by Dr. Fried (Ingmar Bergman favorite Bibi Anderson), who must attempt to rescue Deborah from the cruel beauty of her inner world. Roger Corman Early Films Collection Known for his keen eye in spotting raw talent, the Roger Corman Early Films Collection features Hollywood's brightest talent beginning their journey on the walk of fame. "While One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest offered a subversive and satirical look at a psychiatric institute, Rose Garden delivered a dramatic, emotionally compelling portrait of a young woman's experience of psychiatric treatment. This Oscar®-nominated screenplay was adapted from the best-selling novel by Hannah Green. It features a critically acclaimed performance by a young Kathleen Quinlan in an extremely challenging role. Shot with stark realism, the film pulls no punches in its depiction of a psychiatric ward, while maintaining individual and sensitive portrayals of the hospital's residents.
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This gripping drama recounts a schizophrenic teenager's struggle to cope with her mental illness. Deborah Blake (Kathleen Quinlan) fights inner demons that manifest themselves as visual hallucinations, and attempts suicide as an escape. After a stay in a mental hospital, and with the help of a caring psychiatrist, Deborah is eventually able to control her condition. An emotional and worthy adaptation of the autobiographical best-seller by Joanne Greenberg. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Adapted) Screenplay.
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"While One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest offered a subversive and satirical look at psychiatric institution, Rose Garden delivered a dramatic, emotionally compelling portrait of the young woman's experience of psychiatric treatment. This Oscar®-nominated screenplay was adapted from the best-selling novel by Hannah Green. It features a critically acclaimed performance by a young Kathleen Quinlan in an extremely challenging role. Shot with stark realism, the film pulls no punches in its depiction of a psychiatric ward, while maintaining individual and sensitive portrayals of the hospital's residents." -Roger Corman
In her critically acclaimed performance, Kathleen Quinlan inhabits Deborah, a mentally ill teen who struggles between fantasy and reality, escaping to her own imaginary world. Deborah is sent to a psychiatric hospital for treatment by Dr. Fried (Ingmar Bergman favorite Bibi Anderson), who must attempt to rescue Deborah from the cruel beauty of her inner world.
(15 votes)
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