The Lonely Lady

The Lonely Lady (1983)

From the sensual world of Harold Robbins comes the story of a woman's struggle for fame in Hollywood.

A young screenwriter allows others to exploit her in the hopes of "making it" in Hollywood.

Date of release
1983-10-02
TMDB
4.6 / 10 (21)
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama
Director
Peter Sasdy

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 6 · Nominations: 9. Including: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay

The Lonely Lady is a 1983 American drama film directed by Peter Sasdy, adapted from Harold Robbins's 1976 novel of the same name, believed to have been based on Robbins's memories of Jacqueline Susann. The film stars Pia Zadora in the title role, Lloyd Bochner, Bibi Besch, Jared Martin and Ray Liotta in his film debut. The original music score was composed by Charlie Calello.

Production

Universal Pictures purchased the film rights for The Lonely Lady by Harold Robbins in 1975, one year before the novel was published, hoping to release the adaptation in 1976. Susan Blakely, who had signed a three-picture pay-or-play contract with Universal, accepted the role of Jerilee Randall, with the conditional approval of the screenplay and director.

The Lonely Lady eventually entered production when Israeli multimillionaire industrialist Meshulam Riklis signed on in 1982. Riklis had already funded the 1982 film Butterfly as a vehicle for his wife Pia Zadora, and he wanted The Lonely Lady to serve the same purpose. Riklis reportedly supplied approximately half of the film's $6–7 million budget, along with completion costs, but refused any mention in credits. Robert R.

Principal photography began on June 14, 1982, at a villa near Rome, where various Los Angeles landmarks were constructed, from the exterior of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to local supermarkets. Some exterior photography was also planned for Los Angeles. Interiors were shot at Twickenham Studios in Middlesex, England.

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