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Lonely Passion of Judith Hearner, The

Synopsis
Based on a novel by Brian Moore, THE LONELY PASSION OF JUDITH HEARNE was the final feature film to be made by filmmaker Jack Clayton.
In 1950s Belfast, penniless Judith Hearne falls for charismatic James. Succumbing to his attentions, Judith makes a series of profound changes to her life, including re-evaluating her deep relationship with her church, to enable the love for which she so desperately yearns.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1987
Subjects
Social Studies; Film studies; Literature
Keywords
film adaptations; Belfast; 1950s; The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (novel)

Credits

Director
Jack Clayton
Contributor
Bob Hoskins; Maggie Smith

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
BR Region free, Blu-Ray DVD
Price
£15.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
116 minutes
Year
2019

Distributor

Name

Powerhouse/Indicator

 

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