The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

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The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne ★★★ 1987 (R)

A selfeffacing Dublin spinster meets a man who gives her his attention, but she must overcome her own self-doubt and crisis of faith. Adapted from Brian Moore's 1955 novel. Excellent performances from both Hoskins and Smith. 116m/C VHS . GB Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, Wendy Hiller, Marie Kean, Ian McNeice, Alan Devlin, Rudi Davies, Prunella Scales; D: Jack Clayton; W: Peter Nelson; C: Peter Hannan; M: Georges Delerue. British Acad. ‘88: Actress (Smith).

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