Desert Hearts (1986)

"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."
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Audience Score
70
Desert Hearts
StarringHelen ShaverPatricia CharbonneauAudra Lindley
DirectorDonna Deitch
WriterNatalie Cooper
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NR 1 hr 31 minMar 7th, 1986Drama, Romance
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Plot
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 7th, 1986
Movie Budget:$350,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$2,400,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Desert Hearts Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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