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When deaf-mute Singer moves to a new town to be near his hospitalized friend, he makes an indelible impression on the lives of those around him.When deaf-mute Singer moves to a new town to be near his hospitalized friend, he makes an indelible impression on the lives of those around him.When deaf-mute Singer moves to a new town to be near his hospitalized friend, he makes an indelible impression on the lives of those around him.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 wins & 11 nominations total
Percy Rodrigues
- Dr. Copeland
- (as Percy Rodriguez)
Stacy Keach
- Blount
- (as Stacy Keach Jr.)
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- TriviaUnable to find white suits large enough to fit Chuck McCann, costumers had him wear old suits previously worn by studio character actor Sydney Greenstreet.
- GoofsAt the beginning, Spiros (Chuck McCann) breaks the window of a bakery and paws at a faux wedding cake, wiping away the frosting on the upper tier and exposing the dark façade beneath. After the police take Spiros away, his friend John Singer (Alan Arkin) inspects the damage his friend did, and the cake appears miraculously restored-all frosting is intact.
- Quotes
Mick: [At the gravesite] Why did he do it? I keep asking myself that over and over.
Doctor Copeland: Oh, I don't suppose any of us will ever know that. None of us ever knew him... not really. We all brought our troubles to him, never stopping to think he may have troubles of his own.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits do not begin until 12 minutes into the film.
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I'm 55, and have seen countless movies in my day, from silents to computerized re-makes of classics. I won't repeat all the wonderful things said about this movie by others, but only endorse their views and feelings: The filming, the setting, the story, the casting, the music....combined they add up to make this movie stand out a bit above all others. I saw "Lonely Hunter" when it came out, and perhaps 2 or 3 times since then, and it has certainly stood the test of time. I don't see how you could find a more moving, sensitive, and thought-provoking production. Only recently have I read the book, and, despite one viewer's comments, believe the film to be a wonderfully compact and visual interpretation of same; a joy to behold, and one that has positively influenced my life in many ways. Would just like to add that the latest movie to have such an effect on me, although not necessarily for the positive(!), has been "American Beauty". "The Heart" surely rates a 10/10!
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- Das Herz ist ein einsamer Jäger
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- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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