Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1985 · 1h 31m

Desert Hearts

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Director
Donna Deitch
Cast
Helen Shaver as Vivian Bell Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers Audra Lindley as Frances Parker Andra Akers as Silver Gwen Welles as Gwen Dean Butler as Darrell
Crew
Robert Elswit — Director of Photography Robert Estrin — Editor Natalie Cooper — Writer Jane Rule — Novel Donna Deitch — Producer Jeannine Oppewall — Production Design
Tagline

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.

Synopsis

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

Trailer Desert Hearts — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Donna Deitch Director Robert Elswit Director of Photography Robert Estrin Editor Natalie Cooper Writer Jane Rule Novel Donna Deitch Producer Jeannine Oppewall Production Design Linda M. Bass Costume Design
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