Lonely in America (1990): Cast
Lonely in America is a 1990 romantic comedy starring Debbie Rochon as Jenny (Woman at Museum), Spike Lee and Adrienne Shelly. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Apple Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lonely in America About?
The premise of Lonely in America without spoilers.
He arrives with dreams of wealth, fame and love, hoping to achieve the classic American dream. An Indian immigrant lands in New York City, navigates cultural clashes, takes odd jobs, and unexpectedly secures a role that fast‑tracks him up the corporate ladder, confronting both opportunity and isolation.
Lonely in America Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- indian
- urban setting
- new york city
- indian immigrant
- immigrant
- city
- family relationships
- desi
- immigration
- independent film
Lonely in America Cast & Characters
Debbie Rochon leads the cast as Jenny (Woman at Museum), with Spike Lee as Spike Lee (Newsstand Customer) (uncredited) and Adrienne Shelly as Woman in Laundromat.
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Debbie Rochon as Jenny (Woman at Museum) -
Spike Lee as Spike Lee (Newsstand Customer) (uncredited) - Adrienne Shelly as Woman in Laundromat
- Ranjit Chowdhry as Arun
Also Starring in Lonely in America
· 33 more- Frank John Hughes Carlos (as Franke Hughes)
- Christopher Cooke Airport Cop
- Ajay Mehta Confectioner
- Barry Alexander Brown Bible Salesman
- Tirlok Malik Max
- Arun Malik Max's Child
- Adelaide Miller Faye
- Horace Bailey Rupert
- Tanya Soler Prostitute
- Jill Brandsen Sherri
- Robert Kessler Jim
- Melissa Christopher Becky
- Richard Raphael Broadway Bum
- Fran Capo Receptionist at LMC
- Debra Phillips Tavern Waitress
- David Toney Duncan
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- H. Ganesh Hari Singh
- Anita Singh Sita
- Ken Forman Chip
- Matt Midler Leslie
- Louis Farber Old Man
- Cee-Cee Rider Teacher
- Chander B. Malik Computer Salesman
- Puja Malik Max's Child
- P.K. Sharma Max's Friend at Wedding
- Feryl Spanninger Newsstand Customer
- Hettle Pasta Poonam Bride
- Fia Cappello Punk Hairdresser
- Gabriella Dahl Punk Hairdresser
- Arun Lahiri Roommate Anil
- Gary Singh Roommate Giani
- Patric Rosario Roommate Sharma
- James E. Graseck Violinist
Lonely in America Also Known As
Also known as “Solo in America”.
- Also known as
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- Solo in America
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Lonely in America FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Lonely in America, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lonely in America?
Lonely in America runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Lonely in America released?
Lonely in America was released on September 30, 1990.
Who is in the cast of Lonely in America?
Lonely in America stars Debbie Rochon as Jenny (Woman at Museum), Spike Lee as Spike Lee (Newsstand Customer) (uncredited) and Adrienne Shelly as Woman in Laundromat, among 37 credited actors.
Does Lonely in America have a post-credit scene?
No. Lonely in America has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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