A very bleak drama, made very memorable by a poignant performance from Jean Simmons. She plays an unhappy homemaker who uses alcohol and pills to escape her empty life. Well written, but the characters are too often cold and unfeeling.
This review of The Happy Ending (1969) was written by James H on 19 Apr 2005.
The Happy Ending has generally received mixed reviews.
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