Desert Hearts
Drama
Romance
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.
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
1985-10-01
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Cast
Director
Donna Deitch
Helen Shaver as Vivian Bell
Patricia Charbonneau as Cay Rivvers
Audra Lindley as Frances Parker
Gwen Welles as Gwen
Dean Butler as Darrell
James Staley as Art Warner
Denise Crosby as Pat
Antony Ponzini as Joe
Alex McArthur as Walter
Donna Deitch as Hungarian Gambler
Jeffrey Tambor as Jerry (uncredited)