The Lonely Profession (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film
Released in 1969, The Lonely Profession is a crime film directed by Douglas Heyes, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Private investigator Leo Gordon is hired to trail Karen Mendaros, the mistress of a reclusive billionaire. When they meet, Gordon and Mendaros hit it off and check in at a motel. Gordon wakes up the next morning and discovers that Mendaros had been murdered during the night. Gordon opens his own investigation of Mendaros' past in an attempt to determine who killed Mendaros and why he's been set up as the fall guy.
Who’s in it. The Lonely Profession stars Harry Guardino as Leo Gordon, Dean Jagger as Charles Van Cleve, Barbara McNair as Donna Travers and Joseph Cotten as Martin Bannister, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lonely Profession page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lonely Profession tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lonely Profession (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lonely Profession change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Lonely Profession?
- The Lonely Profession stars Harry Guardino, Dean Jagger, Barbara McNair, Joseph Cotten and Ina Balin.
- When was The Lonely Profession released?
- The Lonely Profession was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.