The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) Reviews

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968)
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Based on the novel by Carson McCullers, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter stars Alan Arkin as John Singer, who is deaf. Singer moves from a small town in order to be close to his institutionalized friend Antonapoulos (Chuck McCann), who is deaf and mentally impaired. Singer rents a room with a family whose father, Mr. Kelly (Biff McGuire), is unable to earn a living due to a serious injury. His teen-aged daughter Mick (Sondra Locke, in her film debut) is at first resentful of Singer's presence, but he ingratiates himself by introducing her to classical music (which he can "feel," if not hear). Singer likewise tries to brighten the lives of such unfortunates as alcoholic Blount (Stacy Keach Jr., also making his first film appearance), dying black doctor Copeland (Percy Rodriguez), and Copeland's poverty-stricken daughter (Cicely Tyson). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Alan Arkin, Sondra Locke, (more)
Director(s):
Robert Ellis Miller
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
Format(s):
DVD
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Halina W.

TOUCHING..MOVING...LOVED IT AND WILL WATCH IT AGAIN AND AGAIN.

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GUSTAVO J.

Very good Drama witha harsh ending

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Mark W.

Little slow at beginning, but well worth watching all the way through. Title really fits the story line. Actors are outstanding, especially Chuck, Alan, Sondra and Cicely

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Gloria M.

gm

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Kathy P.

The acting was good in this film, the writing was good, but it was a very depressing film, which I was not expecting at all.

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Gerald J.

This is considered a classic movie. The performance by Alan Arkin is notable. However, I was disappointed that the plot seemed rather bathetic and not particularly illuminating. The 1968 script seems improbable as to charater development (of all the principals) and that undermines the credibility of the ending.

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NORMA K.

Does not follow the book comletely but the emotion of the story is still present. I was glad I had read the book prior to seeing the DVD, I recommend reading the book either way. Norma K.

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David H.

Great acting and a great story. I love how parts of the movie don't require dialog to move the story along - the acting transcends dialog.

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Edward N.

We found this film very well acted, well directed and the subject matter, while entertaining, is handled with great sensitivity. Alan Arkin and Sondra Locke are superb. Five stars.

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Melissa H.

the disc was bad didn't get to see it

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    Halina W.

    TOUCHING..MOVING...LOVED IT AND WILL WATCH IT AGAIN AND AGAIN.

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    GUSTAVO J.

    Very good Drama witha harsh ending

    Yes   |   No

     
    Mark W.

    Little slow at beginning, but well worth watching all the way through. Title really fits the story line. Actors are outstanding, especially Chuck, Alan, Sondra and Cicely

    Yes   |   No

     
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