The Pumpkin Eater 1964

TIME Magazine: In this slow, strong, incisive film version of the book, the ironing out of a well-kept wife's unkempt psyche is portrayed with harrowing perception by Anne Bancroft. Read more

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: It might make for valid drama if Mr. Pinter had done a half‐way job of establishing this insecure woman on firm psychological ground. Read more

David Thompson, Time Out: Fine performances notwithstanding, the world of the Hampstead soap opera now seems so far away as to almost rate as science fiction. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Anne Bancroft is exceptionally good... The role may sound conventional enough, but not as played by Bancroft; she adds a depth and understanding which puts it on a higher plane. Read more