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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★ 7.1 · 1781h 31mDramaRomance

Overview

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

Jeffrey Tambor
as Jerry (uncredited)

Helen Shaver
as Vivian Bell

Denise Crosby
as Pat

Alex McArthur
as Walter

Audra Lindley
as Frances Parker

Patricia Charbonneau
as Cay Rivvers

James Staley
as Art Warner

Gwen Welles
as Gwen

Dean Butler
as Darrell

Donna Deitch
as Hungarian Gambler

Andra Akers
as Silver

Antony Ponzini
as Joe

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7.1/ 10

178 TMDB votes

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Release date: 1985-10-01

Budget: $350,000

Revenue: $2,400,000

Runtime: 1h 31m

Genres

DramaRomance

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