Lonelyhearts(1959)
SOME WIVES CHEAT BECAUSE THEIR HUSBANDS DO... AND SOME BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST NO GOOD!
Lonelyhearts Synopsis
Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.
Lonelyhearts (1959) is a drama and romance film directed by Vincent J. Donehue, released on March 4, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Montgomery Clift, Robert Ryan, Myrna Loy and Dolores Hart. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincent J. Donehue
- Writers:
- Dore Schary, Nathanael West, Howard Teichmann
- Producers:
- Dore Schary
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Composer:
- Conrad Salinger
- Production:
- United Artists, Dore Schary Productions
- Status:
- Released
Lonelyhearts (1959) Trailer
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Lonelyhearts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Montgomery Clift
as Adam White
Robert Ryan
as William Shrike
Myrna Loy
as Florence Shrike
Dolores Hart
as Justy Sargeant
Maureen Stapleton
as Fay Doyle
Jackie Coogan
as Ned Gates
Mike Kellin
as Frank Goldsmith
Onslow Stevens
as Mr. Lassiter
Frank Maxwell
as Pat Doyle
Frank Overton
as Mr. Sargeant
John Gallaudet
as Johnny
- Don Washbrook
Don Washbrook
as Don Sargeant
Key crew
Directed by Vincent J. Donehue, written by Dore Schary, Nathanael West and Howard Teichmann, produced by Dore Schary.
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Lonelyhearts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 22 ratings.
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Lonelyhearts – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Lonelyhearts?
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The main cast of Lonelyhearts (1959) includes Montgomery Clift, Robert Ryan, Myrna Loy, Dolores Hart and Maureen Stapleton. The film was directed by Vincent J. Donehue. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lonelyhearts released?
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Lonelyhearts was released on March 4, 1959 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Lonelyhearts worth watching?
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Lonelyhearts (1959) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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