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  • Desert Hearts (1985)
  • R
    91 min | Drama, Romance
Desert Hearts (1985)
R
91 min | Drama, Romance

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed professor of literature is unexpectedly seduced by a carefree, spirited young lesbian.
Director
Writers
Jane Rule (based on the novel "Desert of the Heart" by) | Natalie Cooper (screenplay by)
Producer
Donna Deitch (produced by)
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Release date
Mar 7, 1986 (United States)

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26 cast members
Name Known for
Helen Shaver
Vivian Bell Vivian Bell   See fewer
Patricia Charbonneau
Cay Rivvers Cay Rivvers   See fewer
Audra Lindley
Frances Parker Frances Parker   See fewer
Andra Akers
Silver Silver   See fewer
Dean Butler
Darrell Darrell   See fewer
James Staley
Art Warner Art Warner   See fewer
Katie La Bourdette
Lucille (as Katie LaBourdette) Lucille (as Katie LaBourdette)   See fewer
Alex McArthur
Walter Walter   See fewer
Sam Minsky
Best Man Best Man   See fewer
Patricia Frazier
Change Girl Change Girl   See fewer
Sheila Balter
Roadside Waitress Roadside Waitress   See fewer
Tom Martin
Red Cap Red Cap   See fewer
Joan Mankin
Casino Waitress Casino Waitress   See fewer
Frank Murtha
Minister Minister   See fewer
Bob Blankman
Croupier Croupier   See fewer
Ron Fisher
Drunk Gambler Drunk Gambler   See fewer
Gene Skaug
Announcer Announcer   See fewer
Donna Deitch
Hungarian Gambler Hungarian Gambler   See fewer
Gordon Chaplin
Groomsman (uncredited) Groomsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeffrey Tambor
Jerry (uncredited) Jerry (uncredited)   See fewer
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