Desert Hearts
1985 · Movie · 1h 31m
DramaRomance
"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."
Overview
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
Ratings
IMDb
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
Metacritic
67/100
Key crew
- Donna DeitchDirector
- Natalie CooperWriter
Cast
- Helen ShaverVivian Bell
- Patricia CharbonneauCay Rivvers
- Audra LindleyFrances Parker
- Andra AkersSilver
- Gwen WellesGwen
- Dean ButlerDarrell
- Katie La BourdetteLucille
- James StaleyArt Warner
- Denise CrosbyPat
- Antony PonziniJoe
- Alex McArthurWalter
- Tyler TyhurstBuck
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Themes
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