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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.

  • Movie
  • 1985
  • 1h 31m

Directed by Donna Deitch

7.1

TMDB audience rating
7.1 out of 10 from 182 votes

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

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Cast and crew

  • Helen Shaver

    Helen ShaverVivian Bell

  • Patricia Charbonneau

    Patricia CharbonneauCay Rivvers

  • Audra Lindley

    Audra LindleyFrances Parker

  • Andra Akers

    Andra AkersSilver

  • Gwen Welles

    Gwen WellesGwen

  • Dean Butler

    Dean ButlerDarrell

  • Katie La BourdetteLucille

  • James Staley

    James StaleyArt Warner

  • Denise Crosby

    Denise CrosbyPat

  • Antony Ponzini

    Antony PonziniJoe

  • Alex McArthur

    Alex McArthurWalter

  • Tyler TyhurstBuck

  • Brenda BeckJoyce

  • Sam MinskyBest Man

  • Patricia FrazierChange Girl

  • Sheila BalterRoadside Waitress

  • Tom MartinRed Cap

  • Joan MankinCasino Waitress

Director
Donna Deitch
Writer
Natalie Cooper and Jane Rule
Cinematography
Robert Elswit