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.”

7.1/ 10 181 votes 1985-10-01 1h 31m 4 popularity

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

Director: Donna Deitch

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Budget

$350,000

Revenue

$2M

Cast

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Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell

Patricia Charbonneau

Cay Rivvers

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker

Andra Akers

Silver

Gwen Welles

Gwen

Dean Butler

Darrell

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Katie La Bourdette

Lucille

James Staley

Art Warner

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