Desert Hearts
Desert Hearts

Movie·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.

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

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

Written By

Natalie Cooper

Producer

Donna Deitch

Cinematography

Robert Elswit

Editor

Robert Estrin

Themes

farmcoming outcasinobased on novel or booknevadareno, nevadalesbian relationshipdivorcedesertlgbtwoman director1950s

Production House

Desert Hearts Productions
The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Audience Score

71%

172 votes

Skip9%
Timepass22%
Go for it39%
Perfection30%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

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

Alex McArthur

Alex McArthur

Walter

Tyler Tyhurst

Buck

Brenda Beck

Joyce

Sam Minsky

Best Man

Patricia Frazier

Change Girl

Sheila Balter

Roadside Waitress

Tom Martin

Red Cap

Joan Mankin

Casino Waitress

// crew

Crew

Donna Deitch

Director, Producer

Natalie Cooper

Writer

Robert Estrin

Editor

Robert Elswit

Robert Elswit

Director of Photography

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