The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

An unlikely relationship based on love, faith, and a little deception.

1987 · 116 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Jack Clayton · Written by Peter Nelson

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Maggie Smith Judith Hearne
Bob Hoskins James Madden
Wendy Hiller Aunt D'Arcy
Marie Kean Mrs. Rice
Ian McNeice Bernard Rice
Rudi Davies Mary
Prunella Scales Moira O'Neill
Áine Ní Mhuirí Edie Marinan
Sheila Reid Mrs Friel
Niall Buggy Mr Lenehan
Kate Binchy Sister Ignatius
Martina Stanley Sister Mary-Paul

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