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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.

1985 · 1h 31m

Directed by Donna Deitch

7.1

TMDB audience score
182 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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
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  • Dean Butler
    Darrell

  • Katie La Bourdette
    Lucille

  • James Staley
    Art Warner

  • Denise Crosby
    Pat

  • Antony Ponzini
    Joe

  • Alex McArthur
    Walter

  • Tyler Tyhurst
    Buck

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    Joyce

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