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Desert Hearts
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
1985 · Directed by Donna Deitch · 91 min · Drama · Romance · 10 frames
Tagline
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.
Crew
- Written by: Natalie Cooper
- Cinematography: Robert Elswit
- Edited by: Robert Estrin
- Production design: Jeannine Oppewall
- Produced by: Donna Deitch
Cast
- Helen Shaver as Vivian Bell
- Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers
- Audra Lindley as Frances Parker
- Andra Akers as Silver
- Gwen Welles as Gwen
- Dean Butler as Darrell
- Katie La Bourdette as Lucille
- James Staley as Art Warner
- Denise Crosby as Pat
- Antony Ponzini as Joe
Production
- Country: United States of America
- Language: English
- Studios: Desert Hearts Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Budget: $350,000
- Box office: $2,400,000
- Themes: farm, coming out, casino, based on novel or book, nevada, reno, nevada, lesbian relationship, divorce, desert, lgbt
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