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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
... and from this man who could not speak or hear, the girl heard many things.
Genres
Drama
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
123 min
Release Date
1968-07-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
44
Vote Average
7.557
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
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