The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968)

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... and from this man who could not speak or hear, the girl heard many things.

Singer is a deaf-mute whose small world brings him in contact with a young girl, Mick, who cherishes a seemingly hopeless dream of becoming a concert pianist. At first hostile, Mick soon becomes friends with Singer, hoping to enlarge his small world. Three other central characters come to Singer for help also, each of them seeing in him a powerful force.

Released: 1968-07-31
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 2h 3m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 51 votes

Directed by Robert Ellis Miller.

Top cast

Sondra Locke as Margaret "Mick" Kelly
Alan Arkin as John Singer
Laurinda Barrett as Mrs. Kelly
Stacy Keach as Blount
Chuck McCann as Spiros Antonapoulos
Biff McGuire as Mr. Kelly
Percy Rodriguez as Doctor Copeland
Cicely Tyson as Portia Copeland
Jackie Marlowe as Bubber
Johnny Popwell as Willie

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Where to watch The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

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Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video

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