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Feature film — 1985

Desert Hearts (1985)

7.11h 31mDrama — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 182 votes.

Desert Hearts Productions / The Samuel Goldwyn Company

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Director: Donna Deitch

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Cast & crew

Helen Shaver as Vivian Bell

Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell

Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers

Patricia Charbonneau

Cay Rivvers

Audra Lindley as Frances Parker

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker

Andra Akers as Silver

Andra Akers

Silver

Gwen Welles as Gwen

Gwen Welles

Gwen

Dean Butler as Darrell

Dean Butler

Darrell

K

Katie La Bourdette

Lucille

James Staley as Art Warner

James Staley

Art Warner

Denise Crosby as Pat

Denise Crosby

Pat

Antony Ponzini as Joe

Antony Ponzini

Joe

Alex McArthur as Walter

Alex McArthur

Walter

T

Tyler Tyhurst

Buck

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