Desert Hearts

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.

Genres

DramaRomance

OverView

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

Others

Budget

$350000

Revenue

$2400000

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

7.006/10

Release Date

01 October 1985

Country

United States of America

Cast

Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell

Patricia Charbonneau

Cay Rivvers

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker

Andra Akers

Silver

Gwen Welles

Gwen

Dean Butler

Darrell

Katie La Bourdette

Lucille

James Staley

Art Warner

Denise Crosby

Pat

Antony Ponzini

Joe

Alex McArthur

Walter

Tyler Tyhurst

Buck

Brenda Beck

Joyce

Sam Minsky

Best Man

Patricia Frazier

Change Girl

Sheila Balter

Roadside Waitress

Tom Martin

Red Cap

Joan Mankin

Casino Waitress

Frank Murtha

Minister

Dave Roberts

Lon

Bob Blankman

Croupier

Ron Fisher

Drunk Gambler

Gene Skaug

Announcer

Donna Deitch

Hungarian Gambler

Jeffrey Tambor

Jerry (uncredited)

Gordon Chaplin

Groomsman (uncredited)

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