Desert Hearts

Name: Desert Hearts
Director: Donna Deitch
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1985
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers, Gwen Welles

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.

19851h 31m7.1(181 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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

Desert Hearts (1985) is a drama and romance film directed by Donna Deitch. It stars Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, and Audra Lindley. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 181 votes.

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Director

Donna Deitch

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

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Who stars in Desert Hearts?

Desert Hearts stars Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, and Andra Akers, and was directed by Donna Deitch.

How long is Desert Hearts?

Desert Hearts has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.

When did Desert Hearts come out?

Desert Hearts was released in 1985.

What genre is Desert Hearts?

Desert Hearts is a drama and romance film.

Is Desert Hearts worth watching?

Desert Hearts holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.