Desert Hearts (1985)

  • NR
  • 10/01/1985 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 31m

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.

Donna Deitch

Director

Natalie Cooper

Writer

Jane Rule

Novel

Cast

Helen Shaver's headshot

Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell
Patricia Charbonneau's headshot

Patricia Charbonneau

Cay Rivvers
Audra Lindley's headshot

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker
Andra Akers's headshot

Andra Akers

Silver
Gwen Welles's headshot

Gwen Welles

Gwen
Dean Butler's headshot

Dean Butler

Darrell
Katie La Bourdette's headshot

Katie La Bourdette

Lucille
James Staley's headshot

James Staley

Art Warner

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