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

On the day of Roy's birthday, an unexpected event happens in the lives of the people in his house. Unbeknownst to Diego, a hunk gay waiter, Roy, a student, is the only key to the truths surrounding the lies and deceits in the house. Drugs and hidden motives involving Diego and Sandro, a callboy and student, will be revealed which eventually lead to the death of the latter. Upon knowing that Diego's life is in danger, Orlando, a band member in love with Diego, decided to postpone his intentions of taking his life in order to help the love of his life. Orlando saves Diego from death, but sadly, all is too late. Orlando is weakening and is dying of AIDS. Regardless of the time given to them, Diego and Orlando use the precious remaining time to show their love for each other.

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