Desert Hearts (1985)
7.0|1 Oct, 1985|91 min
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.
7.0|1 Oct, 1985|91 min
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While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
Language
Budget$350,000
Revenue $2,400,000
English
Budget$350,000
Revenue $2,400,000
Keywords
farm
coming out
casino
based on novel or book
nevada
reno, nevada
lesbian relationship
divorce
desert
lgbt
woman director
1950s
english professor
lesbian
Casts
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
Denise Crosby
Pat
Antony Ponzini
Joe
Alex McArthur
Walter
Tyler Tyhurst
Buck
Brenda Beck
Joyce
Sam Minsky
Best Man
Patricia Frazier
Change Girl
Sheila Balter
Roadside Waitress
Tom Martin
Red Cap
Joan Mankin
Casino Waitress
Frank Murtha
Minister
Dave Roberts
Lon
Bob Blankman
Croupier
Ron Fisher
Drunk Gambler
Gene Skaug
Announcer
Donna Deitch
Hungarian Gambler
Jeffrey Tambor
Jerry (uncredited)
Gordon Chaplin
Groomsman (uncredited)
Crews
Donna Deitch
Producer
Donna Deitch
Director
Tim Flack
Casting
Richard Arrington
Makeup Artist
David Brisbin
Art Direction
Cami Taylor
Co-Producer
Don Marando
Hairstylist
Linda M. Bass
Costume Design
Rosemary Brandenburg
Set Decoration
Jeannine Oppewall
Production Design
Robert Estrin
Editor
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
Natalie Cooper
Writer
Carol Jefferies
Associate Producer
Jane Rule
Novel
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