1969
Academy Awards
Actor
Alan Arkin
Actress in a Supporting Role
Sondra Locke

Singer is a deaf-mute whose small world brings him in contact with a young girl, Mick, who cherishes a seemingly hopeless dream of becoming a concert pianist. At first hostile, Mick soon becomes friends with Singer, hoping to enlarge his small world. Three other central characters come to Singer for help also, each of them seeing in him a powerful force.
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Nominations
2 Oscar · 4 Golden Globe
Nominated
1969
Actor
Alan Arkin
Actress in a Supporting Role
Sondra Locke
1969
Best Motion Picture - Drama
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Alan Arkin
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Sondra Locke
New Star Of The Year - Actress
Sondra Locke
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