The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

"An unlikely relationship based on love, faith, and a little deception."

Feb 2 1989 R 1h 56m
Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Brian Moore, Peter Nelson

Directed by

Jack Clayton

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

United British Artists (UBA), HandMade Films

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 2 nominations total

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