Desert Hearts
R“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.”
1985·91 min·Released
Studio: Desert Hearts Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
7.1TMDb
7.1IMDb
77%RT
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Theatrical Oct 1, 1985
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USA · English · USA
Overview
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorDonna Deitch
WriterNatalie Cooper
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
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Patricia Frazier
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Sheila Balter
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Tom Martin
Red Cap
Joan Mankin
Casino Waitress
Frank Murtha
Minister
Dave Roberts
Lon
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Keywords
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$2M
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026