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      The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

      1987, Drama, 1h 56m

      3 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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      Lonely spinster Judith Hearne (Maggie Smith) teaches piano and lives in a depressing boarding house in Dublin. Her life changes when she meets James Madden (Bob Hoskins), the enterprising brother of the owner. She quickly falls for him and, against all expectation, finds her love returned. As their romance develops, Judith becomes truly happy for the first time in her life. But, when it dawns on her that James has ulterior motives for pursuing their relationship, her world comes crashing down.

      • Rating: R

      • Genre: Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Jack Clayton

      • Release Date (Theaters):  limited

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $82.7K

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      Maggie Smith
      Bob Hoskins
      Wendy Hiller
      Marie Kean
      Ian McNeice
      Alan Devlin
      Prunella Scales

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      • Jan 20, 2010
        A period piece yes but at least a period piece that is interesting to view. Isn't it the same old story? The spinster who's life is put into question with the introduction of a suitor? Of course the suitor isn't all that he is cracked up to be and drama unfolds.
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