Rotten
If The Lonely Lady had even a shred of style and humor, it could qualify as the worst movie of the year. Unfortunately, it's not that good.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The Lonely Lady
From the sensual world of Harold Robbins comes the story of a woman's struggle for fame in Hollywood.
1983 · 1h 32m · R
Drama
Directed by
Peter Sasdy
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The Lonely Lady
Overview
A young screenwriter allows others to exploit her in the hopes of "making it" in Hollywood.
Director and cast
- Peter Sasdy Director
- Pia Zadora as Jerilee Randall
- Lloyd Bochner as Walter Thornton
- Bibi Besch as Veronica Randall
- Joseph Cali as Vincent Dacosta
- Anthony Holland as Guy Jackson
- Jared Martin as George Ballantine
- Ray Liotta as Joe Heron
- Glory Annen as Marion
- Mickey Knox as Tom Castel
- Cindy Leadbetter as Carol
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Rotten
You've got to say this much for Miss Zadora: she's got spunk.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
Rotten
[A] sleazy little yarn.
Time Out
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