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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968)

★ 7.6G123 min

1968 film

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter is a 1968 American drama film adaptation of the 1940 novel of the same name by Carson McCullers. It was directed by Robert Ellis Miller. It stars Alan Arkin and Sondra Locke (in her film debut, age 24), who both earned Academy Award nominations for their performances. The film is recognized by the American Film Institute in AFI's 100 Years of Film Scores – Nominated.

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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (1968) — Sentimental story centers around a deaf-mute, Singer, and Mick, a teenager who lives in the house where he rents a room. Mick and Singer become friends, though they are separated by Singer's lack of communication ability and Mick's struggle with teenage problems. The lives of the
Is The Heart is a Lonely Hunter based on a true story?
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Content rating: G. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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