The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
“... and from this man who could not speak or hear, the girl heard many things.”
Synopsis
Singer is a deaf-mute whose small world brings him in contact with a young girl, Mick, who cherishes a seemingly hopeless dream of becoming a concert pianist. At first hostile, Mick soon becomes friends with Singer, hoping to enlarge his small world. Three other central characters come to Singer for help also, each of them seeing in him a powerful force.
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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-06
Top Cast
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Sondra Locke
Margaret "Mick" Kelly
Alan Arkin
John Singer
Laurinda Barrett
Mrs. Kelly
Stacy Keach
Blount
Chuck McCann
Spiros Antonapoulos
Biff McGuire
Mr. Kelly
Percy Rodriguez
Doctor Copeland
Cicely Tyson
Portia Copeland
Jackie Marlowe
Bubber
Johnny Popwell
Willie
Wayne Smith
Harry
Peter Mamakos
Spirmonedes
John O'Leary
Beaudine
Hubert Harper
Brannon
Sherri Vise
Delores
Anna Lee Carroll
Nurse Bradford
Don Swafford
Dr. Gordon
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas C. Ryan
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis Miller
Thomas C. Ryan, Carson McCullers
Dave Grusin
James Wong Howe
John F. Burnett
Marc Merson, Thomas C. Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Thomas C. Ryan
Screenplay
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Marc Merson
Producer
John F. Burnett
Editor
Thomas C. Ryan
Producer
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
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What is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter about?
Singer is a deaf-mute whose small world brings him in contact with a young girl, Mick, who cherishes a seemingly hopeless dream of becoming a concert pianist. At first hostile, Mick soon becomes friends with Singer, hoping to enlarge his small world. Three other central characters come to Singer for help also, each of them seeing in him a powerful force.
Who directed The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
Who stars in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?
The principal cast of The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter includes Sondra Locke, Alan Arkin, Laurinda Barrett, Stacy Keach, Chuck McCann.
When was The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter released and how long is it?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter was composed by Dave Grusin.
Is The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter based on a book or true story?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carson McCullers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter?
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).