The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987)
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- R
- 1h 56min
- Drama, Romance
- 02 Feb 1989 (Italy)
- Movie
A middle-aged spinster falls in love with a fellow resident of her boardinghouse, who mistakenly believes she has the money to help him start a new business.
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Awards:
- Won 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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| Maggie Smith | ... |
Judith Hearne
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| Bob Hoskins | ... |
James Madden
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| Wendy Hiller | ... |
Aunt D'Arcy
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| Marie Kean | ... |
Mrs. Rice
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| Ian McNeice | ... |
Bernard Rice
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Alan Devlin | ... |
Father Quigley
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| Rudi Davies | ... |
Mary
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| Prunella Scales | ... |
Moira O'Neill
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Áine Ní Mhuirí | ... |
Edie Marinan
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| Sheila Reid | ... |
Miss Friel
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Niall Buggy | ... |
Mr. Lenehan
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Kate Binchy | ... |
Sister Ignatius
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Martina Stanley | ... |
Sister Mary-Paul
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| Veronica Quilligan | ... |
Mrs. Mullen
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Frank Egerton | ... |
The Major
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Leonard Maguire | ... |
Doctor Bowe
(as Leonard McGuire)
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Kevin Flood | ... |
Owen O'Neill
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| Catherine Cusack | ... |
Una O'Neill
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| Peter Gilmore | ... |
Kevin O'Neill
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James Holland | ... |
Shaun O'Neill
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| Aidan Gillen | ... |
Youth at Liquor Store
(as Aidan Murphy)
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Aidan Murphy | ... |
Youth at Liquor Store
(as Aiden Murphy)
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Emma Jane Lavin | ... |
Young Judith
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Dick Sullivan | ... |
Priest
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| Alan Radcliffe | ... |
Young Priest
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Seamus Newham | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Paul Boyle | ... |
Taxi Driver
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| Isolde Cazelet | ... |
Old Woman
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Marjorie Hogan | ... |
Old Woman
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Gerard O'Hagan | ... |
Waiter
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Anna Murphy | ... |
Girl Giggler
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Gemma Murphy | ... |
Girl Giggler
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| Paddy Joyce | ... |
Drunk in Pub
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Richard Taylor | ... |
Tin Whistle Player
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Sue Hampson | ... |
Cellist at Aunt D'Arcy's
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Mike Rennie | ... |
Violinist at Aunt D'Arcy's
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Directed by
| Jack Clayton | ||
Written by
| Brian Moore | ... | (novel) |
| Peter Nelson | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| George Harrison | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Johnson | ... | producer |
| Peter Nelson | ... | producer |
| Denis O'Brien | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Georges Delerue | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter Hannan | ||
Editing by
| Terry Rawlings | ||
Editorial Department
| Liz Green | ... | editing trainee |
| Tim Grover | ... | first assistant editor |
| Terry Lee | ... | negative cutting supervisor |
| John Stanborough | ... | colour grader |
| Tony Tromp | ... | second assistant editor |
| Susumu Asano | ... | Film Colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Irene Lamb | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Pickwoad | ||
Art Direction by
| Henry Harris | ||
Set Decoration by
| Josie MacAvin | ||
Costume Design by
| Elizabeth Waller | ||
Makeup Department
| Lois Burwell | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Ken Lintott | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Bobbie Smith | ... | supervising hairdresser |
| Annie Townsend | ... | supervising hairdresser |
| Ramon Gow | ... | supervising hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| David Barron | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Nick Laws | ... | second assistant director |
| Adam Walton | ... | third assistant director |
| Gary White | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Les Allett | ... | chargehand dressing propman |
| Ron Allett | ... | dressing propman |
| Keith Batterbee | ... | construction crew |
| Peter Browne | ... | stand-by stagehand |
| Graham Bullock | ... | construction crew |
| Bob Cann | ... | construction crew |
| Alan Chesters | ... | construction manager |
| Trevor Dyer | ... | construction crew |
| John Field | ... | construction crew (as John Fields) |
| Jim Foran | ... | construction crew |
| Bert Gadsden | ... | property master (as Bert Gadsen) |
| Patrick Gleeson | ... | stand-by plasterer |
| Ken Groom | ... | construction crew |
| Sarah Horton | ... | art department assistant |
| Ken Jackson | ... | construction crew |
| David Ned Kelly | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Brian Lofthouse | ... | chargehand stand-by propman |
| Larry Marchant | ... | construction crew |
| Brian Morris | ... | stand-by painter |
| Steve Payne | ... | stand-by propman |
| Jill Quertier | ... | production buyer |
| Rob Sutton | ... | construction crew |
| Brian Webb | ... | construction crew |
| Dennis Wilson | ... | construction crew |
| Charles Cottrell | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alistair Crocker | ... | sound mixer |
| Eddie Dougall | ... | boom operator |
| Bruno Heller | ... | sound maintenance |
| Charles Ireland | ... | assistant sound editor |
| John Ireland | ... | sound editor |
| Andy Nelson | ... | dubbing mixer |
Special Effects by
| Maurice Foley | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Adam Cooper | ... | clapper loader |
| Jim Cowan | ... | generator operator |
| John Gardey | ... | still photographer |
| Brian Martin | ... | gaffer |
| Reg Parsons | ... | gaffer |
| Alan Perez | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Luke Quigley | ... | camera grip |
| Bob Smith | ... | camera operator |
| Stefan Stankowski | ... | focus puller |
| Brian Sullivan | ... | best boy |
| John Turner | ... | electrician |
| George White | ... | electrician (as George White Jr.) |
| Paul Wood | ... | practical electrician |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| David Murphy | ... | wardrobe master |
| Kirsten Wing | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Charles Hubbard | ... | location manager |
| Grania O'Shannon | ... | location manager: Dublin |
Music Department
| Robert Hathaway | ... | music editor |
| Eric Tomlinson | ... | music mixer |
| Georges Delerue | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Francine Brown | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Maurice Newsome | ... | unit driver |
| Terry Tapping | ... | unit driver |
| Dougie Lankston | ... | driver: dressing props (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Gillian Bates | ... | production coordinator |
| Susie Beavis | ... | unit nurse |
| Mark Birmingham | ... | unit runner |
| Bobby Blues | ... | production controller (as Bob Blues) |
| Joanna Campling | ... | publicist |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | publicity campaign |
| Gordon Davis | ... | assistant accountant |
| Brendan Gunn | ... | dialect coach |
| Jacky Holding | ... | accounting assistant |
| Elton John | ... | production associate |
| Jeanie Sims | ... | assistant: Jack Clayton |
Production Companies
- HandMade Films (presents)
- United British Artists (UBA)
Distributors
- HandMade Films (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Island Pictures (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinefilm (1988) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CEL Film Distribution (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Hungry Eye Pictures (1989) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- América Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Malofilm Home Video (Canada) (VHS)
- Cannon Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) (1993) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL Entertainment (1995) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (part of "Bob Hoskins - Handmade Films Collection")
- Powerhouse Films (2019) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (limited edition)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- C.T.S. Studios (Music recorded at)
- DDA (publicity)
- Delta Sound Services (sound re-recording)
- F.T.V. Workshops Ltd. (set construction)
- J&J Film Foods Ltd. (catering)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- Peter Govey Film Opticals (titles and opticals)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
- Willie's Wheels (location facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Morganalee |
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| Taglines | An unlikely relationship based on love, faith, and a little deception. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The closing credits dedication states that this movie is in "Memory of Ramon Gow, who died during the making of this film." He was a hair stylist/hairdresser in the Make-up Department. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Couch Trip/For Keeps/Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam/Rent-a-Cop/The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearn (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | WHEN YOU'RE SMILING See more » |