A writer for a greeting card company discovers the struggles and tribulations of living alone after breaking up with his unfaithful girlfriend.
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Arthur Hiller
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Title: The Lonely Guy (1984)
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Cast
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| Steve Martin | ... | Larry | |
| Charles Grodin | ... | Warren | |
| Judith Ivey | ... | Iris | |
| Steve Lawrence | ... | Jack | |
| Robyn Douglass | ... | Danielle | |
| Merv Griffin | ... | Merv Griffin | |
| Joyce Brothers | ... | Joyce Brothers (as Dr. Joyce Brothers) | |
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Candi Brough | ... | Schneider Twin |
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Randi Brough | ... | Schneider Twin |
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Julie Payne | ... | Rental Agent |
| Madison Arnold | ... | Lonely Cop | |
| Roger Robinson | ... | Greeting Card Supervisor | |
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Dan Hannafin | ... | Park Guard (as Daniel P. Hannafin) |
| Joan Sweeny | ... | Girl in Blood Bank | |
| 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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You know you're lonely when. See more »Parents Guide:
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Narrator: This film is respectfully dedicated to lonely guys everywhere. Lonely guys have been with us since the beginning of time.
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Sung by Max Carl
Music by Glenn Frey
Lyrics by Jack Tempchin
Produced by Glenn Frey and Allan Blazek
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New York City was recreated on the Universal backlot, with a life-size model of the Manhattan Bridge constructed for the production. The cast and crew spent three weeks of the production on location in New York. See more »Goofs
After Larry runs over the 59th Street bridge, Peter Luger's restaurant can be seen in the background. Peter Luger's is in Brooklyn, not Queens, where the 59th St. bridge connects to Manhattan. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Narrator: This film is respectfully dedicated to lonely guys everywhere. Lonely guys have been with us since the beginning of time.
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The Lonely GuySung by Max Carl
Music by Glenn Frey
Lyrics by Jack Tempchin
Produced by Glenn Frey and Allan Blazek
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 January 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Lonely Guy See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAEdit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$2,072,130, 29 January 1984Gross USA:
$5,718,573Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$5,718,573Company Credits
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The reasonable sprinkling of chuckles in this light comedy about loneliness in New York is ably augmented by Charles Grodin, displaying a hitherto undisclosed talent for geekery. As with all Steve Martin efforts, this one veers towards sentimentality and sports an unearned happy ending. And that's about it.