Desert Hearts

Oct 1, 1985

1h 31m

★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Desert Hearts Productions

The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Desert Hearts Trailers

Cast

Vivian Bell

Helen Shaver

Cay Rivvers

Patricia Charbonneau

Frances Parker

Audra Lindley

Silver

Andra Akers

Gwen

Gwen Welles

Darrell

Dean Butler

Lucille

Katie La Bourdette

Art Warner

James Staley

Pat

Denise Crosby

Joe

Antony Ponzini

Walter

Alex McArthur

Buck

Tyler Tyhurst

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