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63% Critic Match
Lonelyhearts
“SOME WIVES CHEAT BECAUSE THEIR HUSBANDS DO... AND SOME BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST NO GOOD!”
6.3 / 10• 1959• 1h 40m•NR• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.
Cast & Crew
Montgomery Clift
Adam White
Lead
Robert Ryan
William Shrike
Myrna Loy
Florence Shrike
Dolores Hart
Justy Sargeant
Maureen Stapleton
Fay Doyle
Jackie Coogan
Ned Gates
Mike Kellin
Frank Goldsmith
Onslow Stevens
Mr. Lassiter
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Vincent J. Donehue's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lonelyhearts is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
