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Desert Hearts (1985)

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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.

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 & Crew

Director
Donna Deitch
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    Vivian Bell Helen Shaver
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    Cay Rivvers Patricia Charbonneau
  • Profile picture of Audra Lindley
    Frances Parker Audra Lindley
  • Profile picture of Andra Akers
    Silver Andra Akers
  • Profile picture of Gwen Welles
    Gwen Gwen Welles
  • Profile picture of Dean Butler
    Darrell Dean Butler
  • Profile picture of James Staley
    Art Warner James Staley
  • Profile picture of Denise Crosby
    Pat Denise Crosby

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