The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
1987, English. Directed by Jack Clayton.
An unlikely relationship based on love, faith, and a little deception.
A penniless middle-aged spinster scrapes by giving piano lessons in the Dublin of the 1950s. She makes a sad last bid for love with a fellow resident of her rundown boarding house, who imagines she has the money to bankroll the business he hopes to open.
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- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jack ClaytonDirector
- Maggie SmithJudith Hearne
- Bob HoskinsJames Madden
- Wendy HillerAunt D'Arcy
- Marie KeanMrs. Rice
- Ian McNeiceBernard Rice
- Rudi DaviesMary
- Prunella ScalesMoira O'Neill
- Áine Ní MhuiríEdie Marinan
- Sheila ReidMrs Friel
- Niall BuggyMr Lenehan
- Kate BinchySister Ignatius
- Martina StanleySister Mary-Paul
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Nelson
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What The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne is based on
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne is based on Judith Hearne, a 1955 novel by Brian Moore, published by André Deutsch.
Novel · 1955
Judith Hearne
By Brian Moore
Published by André Deutsch
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What movies are like The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne?
If you liked The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne, try Brooklyn, The Secret Scripture, A Room with a View.
Who directed The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne?
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987) was directed by Jack Clayton and stars Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, Wendy Hiller.
What is The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne based on?
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne is based on Judith Hearne, a 1955 novel by Brian Moore, published by André Deutsch.