The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay)
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The Pumpkin Eater is a 1964 British drama film screenplay by Harold Pinter, adapted from Penelope Mortimer’s novel about a troubled marriage and a woman’s psychological unraveling.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| The Pumpkin Eater (novel) | 3 |
| The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay) canonical | 1 |
| The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay, uncredited contributions) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2745386 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay) Context triple: [Harold Pinter, notableWork, The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay)]
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A.
The Picnic
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B.
The Zoo Story
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C.
Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole is a 1951 film noir drama directed by Billy Wilder that critiques media sensationalism through the story of a cynical reporter exploiting a disaster for personal gain.
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D.
Gummo
Gummo is a breakout 2017 single by American rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine known for its aggressive style and viral success.
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Fools' Parade
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- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay) Target entity description: The Pumpkin Eater is a 1964 British drama film screenplay by Harold Pinter, adapted from Penelope Mortimer’s novel about a troubled marriage and a woman’s psychological unraveling.
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A.
The Picnic
The Picnic is a vibrant painting by African-American artist Archibald Motley that depicts a lively outdoor social gathering, reflecting his signature focus on Black urban life and culture.
-
B.
The Zoo Story
The Zoo Story is a one-act play by Edward Albee that explores themes of isolation, communication, and existential despair through an intense encounter between two men in New York's Central Park.
-
C.
Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole is a 1951 film noir drama directed by Billy Wilder that critiques media sensationalism through the story of a cynical reporter exploiting a disaster for personal gain.
-
D.
Gummo
Gummo is a breakout 2017 single by American rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine known for its aggressive style and viral success.
-
E.
Fools' Parade
Fools' Parade is a 1971 crime drama film, based on a Davis Grubb novel, about three ex-convicts facing corruption and violence when they try to collect their prison savings in a small West Virginia town.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
film screenplay
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screenplay ⓘ |
| adaptationFor |
The Pumpkin Eater (1964 film)
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linked to:
The Pumpkin Eater
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| adaptationType | literary adaptation ⓘ |
| author | Harold Pinter ⓘ |
| basedOn |
The Pumpkin Eater (novel)
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linked to:
The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay)
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| basedOnAuthor |
Penelope Mortimer
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linked to:
Penelope Fletcher Mortimer
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| basedOnWorkType | novel ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| filmCountryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| filmLanguage | English ⓘ |
| filmReleaseYear | 1964 ⓘ |
| genre |
drama
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psychological drama ⓘ |
| medium | cinema ⓘ |
| narrativeFocus |
troubled marriage
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woman’s psychological unraveling ⓘ |
| notableFor |
exploration of female subjectivity
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intense psychological characterization ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| period | 1960s British cinema ⓘ |
| screenplayStructure | feature-length ⓘ |
| screenwriter | Harold Pinter ⓘ |
| theme |
emotional breakdown
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identity crisis ⓘ marital infidelity ⓘ mental health ⓘ motherhood ⓘ |
| title | The Pumpkin Eater ⓘ |
| yearOfScreenplay | 1964 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay) Description of subject: The Pumpkin Eater is a 1964 British drama film screenplay by Harold Pinter, adapted from Penelope Mortimer’s novel about a troubled marriage and a woman’s psychological unraveling.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay)
linked to: The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay)
linked to: The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay)
linked to: The Pumpkin Eater (screenplay)