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Director:

Tom Noonan

Writers:

Tom Noonan (play)
Tom Noonan (screenplay)

Contact:

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Release Date:

9 September 1994 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance more

Plot:

This darkly humorous film explores the personal psychic landscape of two lonely New Yorkers. Jackie and Michael are coworkers at a large law firm... more | add synopsis

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations more

NewsDesk:

Jay Dipietro's Top Ten Films of All Time
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User Comments:

Loneliness... more (40 total)


Cast

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Karen Sillas ... Jackie Marsh
Tom Noonan ... Michael
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Additional Details

Runtime:

91 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Australia:M | USA:R

Company:

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Movie Connections:

References "The Twilight Zone" (1959) more

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Loneliness..., 10 December 2004
6/10
Author: cewasmuthiii from St. Louis

I watched this movie the other night and I thoroughly enjoyed it. However, you must be in the proper mood to enjoy a movie such as this. This movie centers around 2 lonely characters, man and woman, on a 'first' date at the woman's apartment. This movie is not too funny nor is it fast paced. The movie simply tries to flesh out each person's character for 90 minutes. This movie also led to some candid discussion between my fiancé and I, especially about the man's 'troubles' at the end of the film. We also discussed if there would be a 'second' date between them. The movie is steeped in realism and is shot very well. Worth a look if you're in the proper mood for a slow but interesting, character development story. 6 out of 10.

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