farm,war veteran,ku klux klan,loss of loved one,kidnapping,widow,texas,tornado,great depression,racial segregation,racism,blind,1930s,cotton farmer

Places in the Heart (1984)

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The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.

In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Benton
  • Profile picture of Sally Field
    Edna Spalding Sally Field
  • Profile picture of Lindsay Crouse
    Margaret Lomax Lindsay Crouse
  • Profile picture of John Malkovich
    Mr. Will John Malkovich
  • Profile picture of Danny Glover
    Moze Danny Glover
  • Profile picture of Ed Harris
    Wayne Lomax Ed Harris
  • Profile picture of Ray Baker
    Sheriff Royce Spalding Ray Baker
  • Profile picture of Amy Madigan
    Viola Kelsey Amy Madigan
  • Profile picture of Terry O'Quinn
    Buddy Kelsey Terry O'Quinn

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Keywords

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  • war veteran
  • ku klux klan
  • loss of loved one
  • kidnapping
  • widow
  • texas
  • tornado
  • great depression
  • racial segregation
  • racism
  • blind
  • 1930s
  • cotton farmer