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(Jack Clayton, 1987, 116 mins) Release date: 29 May 2023 (Deleted: 2025) Standard Edition Blu-ray Based on the acclaimed novel by Brian Moore, The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne was the final feature film to be made by celebrated filmmaker Jack Clayton (The Innocents, The Pumpkin Eater), and boasts a truly outstanding performance by multi-award-winning actor Maggie Smith. In 1950s Belfast, penniless spinster Judith Hearne (Smith) falls for charismatic James (Bob Hoskins). 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. Poignant and powerful, The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne was the recipient of a BAFTA award for Smith, but has since become somewhat overlooked. One of the finest British films of the 1980s is presented in a 2K restoration from the original negatives, supervised and approved by cinematographer Peter Hannan. INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES 2K restoration by Powerhouse Films from the original negative, supervised and approved by cinematographer Peter Hannan Original mono audio Judith Hearne Remembered (2019, 27 mins): documentary featuring interviews with actors Maggie Smith, Ian McNeice and Rudi Davies Selected scenes commentary with Neil Sinyard, author of British Film Makers: Jack Clayton (33 mins) Original trailer Image gallery: promotional and publicity material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing #PHISE123B BBFC cert: 15 REGION B EAN: 5060697923254
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The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987)
116 min
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.