Miss Lonelyhearts (1983)
Although based on Nathanael West's novel that essentially trashes the journalist's trade as cold-hearted and Machiavellian, director Michael Dinner has opted to make his journalist a pathetic figure instead. The story centers on a reporter who is trapped into writing the "Miss Lonelyhearts" column for a local newspaper and then slowly comes apart emotionally and psychologically as he gets involved with the troubles of his readers. While the plot of the film remains solid, the characterization of the journalist changes the intent -- and whether that is for better or worse will depend on the viewer.
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Eric RobertsMiss Lonelyhearts
Arthur HillWilly Shrike
Conchata FerrellFaye Doyle
John P. RyanPeter Doyle
Sally KempMary Shrike
Gregory ItzinGoldsmith
Martina DeignanBetty
Jackie Earle HaleySeventeen-and-Desperate
Rita TaggartMiss Farkis
Vincent SchiavelliSick-Of-It-All
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What is Miss Lonelyhearts about?
Although based on Nathanael West's novel that essentially trashes the journalist's trade as cold-hearted and Machiavellian, director Michael Dinner has opted to make his journalist a pathetic figure instead. The story centers on a reporter who is trapped into writing the "Miss Lonelyhearts" column for a local newspaper and then slowly comes apart emotionally and psychologically as he gets involved with the troubles of his readers. While the plot of the film remains solid, the characterization of the journalist changes the intent -- and whether that is for better or worse will depend on the viewer.
How long is Miss Lonelyhearts?
Miss Lonelyhearts has a runtime of 56 minutes.