The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

(1987)Directed by Jack Clayton116 minDrama, Romance
An unlikely relationship based on love, faith, and a little deception.

A penniless middle-aged spinster scrapes by giving piano lessons in the Dublin of the 1950s. She makes a sad last bid for love with a fellow resident of her rundown boarding house, who imagines she has the money to bankroll the business he hopes to open.

Maggie Smithas Judith Hearne
Bob Hoskinsas James Madden
Wendy Hilleras Aunt D'Arcy
Marie Keanas Mrs. Rice
Ian McNeiceas Bernard Rice
Rudi Daviesas Mary
Prunella Scalesas Moira O'Neill
ÁNÁine Ní Mhuirías Edie Marinan
Sheila Reidas Mrs Friel
Niall Buggyas Mr Lenehan
Kate Binchyas Sister Ignatius
Martina Stanleyas Sister Mary-Paul
Veronica Quilliganas Mrs Mullen
Frank Egertonas The Major
Leonard Maguireas Dr Bowe
KFKevin Floodas Owen O'Neill
Catherine Cusackas Una O'Neill
Peter Gilmoreas Kevin O'Neill
James Hollandas Shaun O'Neill
Aidan Gillenas Youth at Liquor Store (as Aiden Murphy)
Emma Jane Lavinas Young Judith
Dick Sullivanas Priest
Alan Radcliffeas Young Priest
Seamus Newhamas Taxi Driver