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Desert Hearts(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-10-01
71%
172 Votes
Time: 1h 31m
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.
Overview:
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $350,000.00
Revenue: $2,400,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Desert Hearts Productions
Movie: Desert Hearts
Top 10 Billed Cast
Helen Shaver
Vivian Bell
Patricia Charbonneau
Cay Rivvers
Audra Lindley
Frances Parker
Gwen Welles
Gwen
Dean Butler
Darrell
James Staley
Art Warner
Denise Crosby
Pat
Antony Ponzini
Joe
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