CinemaOSMovie · 1985 · 1h 31m
Desert Hearts

In 1959, Vivian Bell came to Reno, Nevada for a quick divorce. Of all the people she met there, the one who surprised her the most was herself.

71%(181)IMDbDramaRomance

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

Directed byDonna Deitch

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
EN
Released
October 1, 1985
Budget
$350,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
Studios
The Samuel Goldwyn CompanyDesert Hearts Productions

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2 videos
DESERT HEARTS - Janus Films Trailer

DESERT HEARTS - Janus Films Trailer

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desert hearts-trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell

Patricia Charbonneau

Patricia Charbonneau

Cay Rivvers

Audra Lindley

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker

Andra Akers

Andra Akers

Silver

Gwen Welles

Gwen Welles

Gwen

Dean Butler

Dean Butler

Darrell

Katie La Bourdette

Lucille

James Staley

James Staley

Art Warner

Denise Crosby

Denise Crosby

Pat

Antony Ponzini

Antony Ponzini

Joe

Creative team
Directed by
Donna Deitch
Donna Deitch
Written by
Natalie Cooper
Produced by
Donna Deitch
Donna Deitch

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