The Lonely Lady
From the sensual world of Harold Robbins comes the story of a woman's struggle for fame in Hollywood.
R 1983 · 92 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama
A young screenwriter allows others to exploit her in the hopes of "making it" in Hollywood.
Directed by Peter Sasdy · Written by Shawn Randall
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Pia Zadora Jerilee Randall -
Lloyd Bochner Walter Thornton -
Bibi Besch Veronica Randall -
Joseph Cali Vincent Dacosta -
Anthony Holland Guy Jackson -
Jared Martin George Ballantine -
Ray Liotta Joe Heron -
Glory Annen Marion -
Mickey Knox Tom Castel - C Cindy Leadbetter Carol
- C Carolyn De Fonseca Joanna Smythe
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Kieran Canter Gary James
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