Lonelyhearts (1959)

6.3/10 100 min Drama Romance

Overview

Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.

Cast

Montgomery Clift

Adam White

Robert Ryan

William Shrike

Myrna Loy

Florence Shrike

Dolores Hart

Justy Sargeant

Maureen Stapleton

Fay Doyle

Jackie Coogan

Ned Gates

Mike Kellin

Frank Goldsmith

Onslow Stevens

Mr. Lassiter

Frank Maxwell

Pat Doyle

Frank Overton

Mr. Sargeant

John Gallaudet

Johnny

Johnny Washbrook

Johnny Sargeant

Charles Fawcett

Smitty

Charles Wagenheim

Joe

Frank Richards

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Dorothy Neumann

Mrs. Cannon

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