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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.”

1985

1h 31m

Director: Donna Deitch

Writer: Natalie Cooper

Overview

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

Cast

20 people

Photo of Helen Shaver as Vivian Bell

Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell

Photo of Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers

Patricia Charbonneau

Cay Rivvers

Photo of Audra Lindley as Frances Parker

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker

Photo of Andra Akers as Silver

Andra Akers

Silver

Photo of Gwen Welles as Gwen

Gwen Welles

Gwen

Photo of Dean Butler as Darrell

Dean Butler

Darrell

Katie La Bourdette

Lucille

Photo of James Staley as Art Warner

James Staley

Art Warner

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