Places in the Heart (1984)

  • PG
  • 09/11/1984 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 51m

The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.

Overview

In 1930s Texas, a widow and her family fight to save their home by harvesting cotton.

Robert Benton

Director, Writer

Cast

Sally Field's headshot

Sally Field

Edna Spalding
Lindsay Crouse's headshot

Lindsay Crouse

Margaret Lomax
John Malkovich's headshot

John Malkovich

Mr. Will
Danny Glover's headshot

Danny Glover

Moze
Ed Harris's headshot

Ed Harris

Wayne Lomax
Ray Baker's headshot

Ray Baker

Sheriff Royce Spalding
Amy Madigan's headshot

Amy Madigan

Viola Kelsey
Terry O'Quinn's headshot

Terry O'Quinn

Buddy Kelsey

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