The Lonely Guy
“Meet Larry Hubbard …lonely guy”
Synopsis
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.
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The Lonely Guy - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-02
Top Cast
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Steve Martin
Larry
Charles Grodin
Warren
Judith Ivey
Iris
Steve Lawrence
Jack
Robyn Douglass
Danielle
Merv Griffin
Himself
Joyce Brothers
Herself
Candi Brough
Schneider Twin
Randi Brough
Schneider Twin
Julie Payne
Rental Agent
Madison Arnold
Lonely Cop
Roger Robinson
Greeting Card Supervisor
Dan P. Hannafin
Park Guard
Joan Sweeny
Girl in Blood Bank
Nicholas Mele
Maitre D'
Leon Jones
Traffic Cop
Richard Delmonte
Raul
Leslie Wing
Girl in Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Lonely Guy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
Ed. Weinberger, Stan Daniels, Bruce Jay Friedman, Neil Simon
Jerry Goldsmith
Victor J. Kemper
Raja Gosnell, William Reynolds
Arthur Hiller, William E. McEuen
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hiller
Director
Raja Gosnell
Editor
William Reynolds
Editor
Arthur Hiller
Producer
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
James Dowell Vance
Production Design
Ed. Weinberger
Screenplay
Stan Daniels
Screenplay
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lonely Guy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lonely Guy about?
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.
Who directed The Lonely Guy?
The Lonely Guy was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in The Lonely Guy?
The principal cast of The Lonely Guy includes Steve Martin, Charles Grodin, Judith Ivey, Steve Lawrence, Robyn Douglass.
When was The Lonely Guy released and how long is it?
The Lonely Guy was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lonely Guy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lonely Guy was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Lonely Guy based on a book or true story?
The Lonely Guy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bruce Jay Friedman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lonely Guy?
The Lonely Guy holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).