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The Lonely Guy (1984) 6.0
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man. Director:Arthur Hiller |
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Cast
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| Steve Martin | ... |
Larry Hubbard
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| Charles Grodin | ... |
Warren Evans
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| Judith Ivey | ... |
Iris
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| Steve Lawrence | ... |
Jack Fenwick
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Robyn Douglass | ... |
Danielle
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| Merv Griffin | ... |
Himself
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| Joyce Brothers | ... |
Herself
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Candi Brough | ... |
Schneider Twin
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Randi Brough | ... |
Schneider Twin
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Julie Payne | ... |
Rental Agent
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Madison Arnold | ... |
Lonely Cop
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Roger Robinson | ... |
Greeting Card Supervisor
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Dan Hannafin | ... |
Park Guard
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| Joan Sweeny | ... |
Sally, Girl in Blood Bank
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| Nicholas Mele | ... |
Maitre D'
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When shy Larry Hubbard finds his girlfriend in bed with another man he is forced to begin a new life as single. But since he can't bear being on his own he tries to court Iris who is not however interested in him. Larry begins writing a book on his experience as a single which unexpectedly becomes a best seller. He becomes rich and famous and even his relationship with Iris can begin on a new basis. Written by Salvatore Santangelo <pappagone2@libero.it>
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 January 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Anime gemelle See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USABox Office
Gross:
$4,800,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Brenda, Girl in Bar: Oh, that's great, Larry. But I just came here to get laid.
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Performed by Winston Ford
Written by Gerard McMahon
Produced by Gerard McMahon
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This movie's main American movie poster ran the following preamble: "MEET LARRY HUBBARD...LONELY GUY. He was young, free, and eligible, 'Real' eligible. When his girl friend left him, he tried his best to meet all kinds of women: lawyers, teachers, secretaries...any women. But he just wasn't succeeding. He was still lonely. So lonely he wrote a book about it, and then things began to change. He became successful and famous. Larry was an overnight sensation. But he was still a lonely guy. And just when he thought he'd never find the girl of his dreams...She found him. 'And that's when his troubles really started!'". See more »Goofs
After Larry runs over the 59st bridge, Peter Luger's restaurant can be seen in the background. Peter Luger's is in Brooklyn, not Queens, where the 59st bridge connects to Manhattan. See more »Quotes
Larry Hubbard: [Larry meets a woman at a singles bar] Oh, I hate these places. Don't you? It's like, most of these guys are just here for one thing. I guess I want to meet someone I can talk to, just get to know. And go to dinners with, and museums, art galleries. I think what I'm looking for is more of a *real* relationship.Brenda, Girl in Bar: Oh, that's great, Larry. But I just came here to get laid.
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"Oughta Know Love By Now"Performed by Winston Ford
Written by Gerard McMahon
Produced by Gerard McMahon
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This movie is so funny!
I remember seeing this see not even in high school yet. It was so funny overall that , as a kid, I didn't even care if I didn't get the adult humor. Larry Hubbard just makes me laugh!
The first thing working for this is location-location-LOCATION! It's so fun to see NYC and there are even scenes of Steve Martin walking nonchalant in the streets (see early scene where Steve crosses the street, a guy passes him and then quickly turns his head to look back at Steve – that's so New York!). Larry's happy-go lucky attitude makes him affable and it's hilarious to see him stuck in one lonely rut to another. THEN, definite plus for this movie is Charles Grodin's Warren who is the anti-Larry. Grodin's pessimistic responses, rules for lonely guys, and ultra-lonely attitude just crack me up in any scene he is in. "Isn't your guy going to say good-bye to my guy?" That's just too funny!!!
There are lots of classic moments like on the Manhattan bridge, any of Larry & Warren hanging out, or any lonely lesson learned. The chemistry between Martin and several people in the film is great. Watch this one and remember, you have to reserve "Gene Hackman" a week in advance.