USA,
1968, 123 min
Directed by:
Robert Ellis MillerScreenplay:
Thomas C. RyanCinematography:
James Wong HoweComposer:
Dave GrusinCast:
Alan Arkin, Chuck McCann, Sondra Locke, Peter Mamakos, John O'Leary, Percy Rodrigues, Stacy Keach, Biff McGuire, Cicely TysonPlots(1)
When hearing-impaired John Singer moves to a Southern town to continue his friendship with a recently institutionalized fellow deaf mute, his compassion changes the lives of a small circle of struggling people--who discover The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1969 - Alan Arkin (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1969 - Sondra Locke (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
Golden Globes
- 1969 - Alan Arkin (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1969 - Sondra Locke (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1968 - Alan Arkin (Best Actor)