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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.

Desert Hearts

7.1 / 10 7.1 1985 1h 31m

DramaRomance

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

Directed by Donna Deitch

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CAST

The people behind the story

Helen Shaver

Helen ShaverVivian Bell

Patricia Charbonneau

Patricia CharbonneauCay Rivvers

Audra Lindley

Audra LindleyFrances Parker

Andra Akers

Andra AkersSilver

Gwen Welles

Gwen WellesGwen

Dean Butler

Dean ButlerDarrell

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Katie La BourdetteLucille

James Staley

James StaleyArt Warner