Desert Hearts (1985)
Desert Hearts (1985)
Plot.
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
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Cast & Crew.
Helen Shaver
Vivian Bell
Patricia Charbonneau
Cay Rivvers
Audra Lindley
Frances Parker
Andra Akers
Silver Dale
Dean Butler
Darrell
Gwen Welles
Gwen
James Staley
Art Warner
Katie La Bourdette
Lucille
Alex McArthur
Walter
Tyler Tyhurst
Buck
Denise Crosby
Pat
Antony Ponzini
Joe
Jeffrey Tambor
Jerry
Donna Deitch
Hungarian Gambler / Director / Producer
Jane Rule
Author
Jeannine Oppewall
Production Design
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 1, 1985
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 31m
Budget$350,000
Box Office$2,400,000
Genres
Wiki.
Desert Hearts is a 1985 American romantic drama film directed by Donna Deitch. The screenplay, written by Natalie Cooper, is an adaptation of the 1964 lesbian novel Desert of the Heart by Jane Rule. Set in Reno, Nevada in 1959, it tells the story of a university professor awaiting a divorce who finds her true self through a relationship with another, more self-confident woman. The film stars Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau with a supporting performance by Audra Lindley.
Desert Hearts was released theatrically in the United States on March 7, 1986 and in the United Kingdom on June 6, 1986. It is regarded as the first feature film to "de-sensationalize lesbianism" by presenting a positive portrayal of a lesbian romance.
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