The Happy Ending

The Happy Ending
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRichard Brooks
Written byRichard Brooks
Produced byRichard Brooks
StarringJean Simmons
John Forsythe
Shirley Jones
Lloyd Bridges
Teresa Wright
Dick Shawn
Nanette Fabray
Bobby Darin
Tina Louise
Kathy Fields
Karen Steele
CinematographyConrad L. Hall
Edited byGeorge Grenville
Murray Jordan
Music byMichel Legrand
Production
company
Distributed byUnited Artists
Release date
  • December 21, 1969 (1969-12-21)
Running time
112 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Happy Ending is a 1969 American drama film written and directed by Richard Brooks, which tells the story of repressed housewife Mary Spencer who longs for liberation from her husband Fred and daughter Marge. It stars Jean Simmons, who received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and co-stars John Forsythe, Shirley Jones, Lloyd Bridges and Teresa Wright.