Lonely Hearts
“This is a film about two people falling in love for the very first time. She's afraid it may be too soon. He's afraid it may be too late.”
Synopsis
In this offbeat comedy, an unlikely romance develops between a flamboyant, middle-aged piano tuner and an extremely timid office worker.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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LONELY HEARTS TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-04
Top Cast
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Wendy Hughes
Patricia
Norman Kaye
Peter
Jon Finlayson
George
Julia Blake
Pamela
Jonathan Hardy
Bruce
Irene Inescort
Patricia's Mother
Vic Gordon
Patricia's Father
Ted Grove-Rogers
Peter's Father
Ron Falk
Wig Salesman
Chris Haywood
The Detective
Diana Greentree
Sally Gordon
Kris McQuade
Rosemarie
Maurie Fields
The Taxi Driver
Margaret Steven
The Psychiatrist
John Clarke
Alan
Laurie Dobson
Priest
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Martin
Dawn Klingberg
Flower Seller
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Market
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$777K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Cox
- Original Title
- Lonely Hearts
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $777K
- Production Studios
- Adam Packer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Cox
Paul Cox, John Clarke
Yuri Sokol
Tim Lewis
John B. Murray, Phillip Adams
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Cox
Director
Paul Cox
Screenplay
Neil Angwin
Production Design
Tim Lewis
Editor
Yuri Sokol
Director of Photography
Frankie Hogan
Costume Design
John Clarke
Writer
John B. Murray
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lonely Hearts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lonely Hearts about?
In this offbeat comedy, an unlikely romance develops between a flamboyant, middle-aged piano tuner and an extremely timid office worker.
Who directed Lonely Hearts?
Lonely Hearts was directed by Paul Cox.
Who stars in Lonely Hearts?
The principal cast of Lonely Hearts includes Wendy Hughes, Norman Kaye, Jon Finlayson, Julia Blake, Jonathan Hardy.
When was Lonely Hearts released and how long is it?
Lonely Hearts was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Lonely Hearts make at the box office?
Lonely Hearts grossed $777K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lonely Hearts?
Lonely Hearts holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).