The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
“An unlikely relationship based on love, faith, and a little deception.”
Synopsis
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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Maggie Smith
Judith Hearne
Bob Hoskins
James Madden
Wendy Hiller
Aunt D'Arcy
Marie Kean
Mrs. Rice
Ian McNeice
Bernard Rice
Rudi Davies
Mary
Prunella Scales
Moira O'Neill
Áine Ní Mhuirí
Edie Marinan
Sheila Reid
Mrs Friel
Niall Buggy
Mr Lenehan
Kate Binchy
Sister Ignatius
Martina Stanley
Sister Mary-Paul
Veronica Quilligan
Mrs Mullen
Frank Egerton
The Major
Leonard Maguire
Dr Bowe
Kevin Flood
Owen O'Neill
Catherine Cusack
Una O'Neill
Peter Gilmore
Kevin O'Neill
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Clayton
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Nelson
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- United British Artists (UBA), Handmade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Clayton
Peter Nelson, Brian Moore
Georges Delerue
Peter Hannan
Terry Rawlings
George Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Clayton
Director
Peter Nelson
Screenplay
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Michael Pickwoad
Production Design
Terry Rawlings
Editor
Elizabeth Waller
Costume Design
George Harrison
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne
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What is The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne 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 directed The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne?
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne was directed by Jack Clayton.
Who stars in The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne?
The principal cast of The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne includes Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, Wendy Hiller, Marie Kean, Ian McNeice.
When was The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne released and how long is it?
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne based on a book or true story?
The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Moore".