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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.
Oct 1, 1985 · 1h 31m
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Drama
Romance

PLOT

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

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CAST

Helen Shaver
Vivian Bell
Patricia Charbonneau
Cay Rivvers
Audra Lindley
Frances Parker
Andra Akers
Silver
Gwen Welles
Gwen
Dean Butler
Darrell
Katie La Bourdette
Lucille
James Staley
Art Warner
Directed by Donna Deitch

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$350,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
Production
Desert Hearts Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Country
US

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