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 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest 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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