The Lonely Profession
Synopsis
Private investigator Leo Gordon is hired to trail Karen Mendaros, the mistress of a reclusive billionaire. When they meet, Gordon and Mendaros hit it off and check in at a motel. Gordon wakes up the next morning and discovers that Mendaros had been murdered during the night. Gordon opens his own investigation of Mendaros' past in an attempt to determine who killed Mendaros and why he's been set up as the fall guy.
Top Cast
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Harry Guardino
Leo Gordon
Dean Jagger
Charles Van Cleve
Barbara McNair
Donna Travers
Joseph Cotten
Martin Bannister
Ina Balin
Karen Menardos
Dina Merrill
Beatrice Savarona
Jack Carter
Freddie Farber
Troy Donahue
Julian Thatcher
Stephen McNally
Lt. Joseph Webber
Fernando Lamas
Dominic Savarona
Kermit Murdock
Senator
Duane Grey
Vince Williams
John S. Ragin
Mr. Sutton - FBI
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Heyes
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Heyes
- Original Score
- Pete Rugolo
- Original Title
- The Lonely Profession
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, Universal/Public Arts Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Heyes
Douglas Heyes
Pete Rugolo
Ralph Woolsey
Robert Watts
Jo Swerling Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Douglas Heyes
Director
Robert Watts
Editor
Jo Swerling Jr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lonely Profession
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What is The Lonely Profession about?
Private investigator Leo Gordon is hired to trail Karen Mendaros, the mistress of a reclusive billionaire. When they meet, Gordon and Mendaros hit it off and check in at a motel. Gordon wakes up the next morning and discovers that Mendaros had been murdered during the night. Gordon opens his own investigation of Mendaros' past in an attempt to determine who killed Mendaros and why he's been set up as the fall guy.
Who directed The Lonely Profession?
The Lonely Profession was directed by Douglas Heyes.
Who stars in The Lonely Profession?
The principal cast of The Lonely Profession includes Harry Guardino, Dean Jagger, Barbara McNair, Joseph Cotten, Ina Balin.
When was The Lonely Profession released and how long is it?
The Lonely Profession was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lonely Profession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lonely Profession was composed by Pete Rugolo.
Is The Lonely Profession based on a book or true story?
The Lonely Profession is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Douglas Heyes".