The Happy Ending

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The Happy Ending
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Richard Brooks
Written by	Richard Brooks
Produced by	Richard Brooks
Starring	Jean Simmons John Forsythe Shirley Jones Lloyd Bridges Teresa Wright Tina Louise
Cinematography	Conrad L. Hall
Edited by	George Grenville
Music by	Michel Legrand Lyrics: Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Production company	Pax Enterprises
Distributed by	United Artists
Release date	December 21, 1969 (1969-12-21)
Running time	112 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Happy Ending is a 1969 drama film written and directed by Richard Brooks, which tells the story of a repressed housewife who longs for liberation from her husband and daughter. It stars Jean Simmons (who received an Oscar nomination), John Forsythe, Shirley Jones, Lloyd Bridges and Teresa Wright.