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The Lonely Guy 1984

“Meet Larry Hubbard …lonely guy”

Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Director
Arthur Hiller
Networks
Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 R ComedyRomance Released
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What is The Lonely Guy?

The Lonely Guy is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance.

Type
Film
Year
1984
Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Release date
Jan 27, 1984
Studios
Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
Genres
Comedy, Romance
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
Episode runtime
~90 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society

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Overview

The Lonely Guy is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A greeting card writer discovers true loneliness after finding his girlfriend with another man.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a story based on the book by bruce jay friedman
  • features a screenplay with contributions by neil simon
Keep in mind
  • runtime is limited to ninety minutes
  • premise centers entirely on heartbreak

Watch it if you want to see a romantic comedy about a greeting card writer facing sudden loneliness.

The film contains adult themes suited for its rated R classification.

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When was the film released?

The film was released in the United States on January 27, 1984.

What is the runtime of the movie?

The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.

What is the profession of the main character?

The main character works as a writer for a greeting card company.

What event triggers the plot?

The story begins when the writer comes home and finds his girlfriend in bed with another man.

What source material is the film based on?

The film is based on the 1978 book The Lonely Guy's Book of Life by Bruce Jay Friedman.

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