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The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

19871h 56mJack Clayton
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"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.

DramaRomance
HotelBased On Novel Or BookDespairDublin, IrelandLonelinessBoarding HouseSpinsterPiano1950s

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What is The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne?

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne stars Maggie Smith (Judith Hearne), Bob Hoskins (James Madden), Wendy Hiller (Aunt D'Arcy), Marie Kean (Mrs. Rice), Ian McNeice (Bernard Rice). The film was directed by Jack Clayton.

How long is The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne?

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

Is The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne worth watching?

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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