Movie
Desert Hearts
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.
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Checked Jul 21, 2026
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Synopsis
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
More about Desert Hearts
Cast
Helen ShaverVivian Bell
Patricia CharbonneauCay Rivvers
Audra LindleyFrances Parker
Andra AkersSilver
Gwen WellesGwen
Dean ButlerDarrell
James StaleyArt WarnerCredits
- Directed by
- Donna Deitch
- Written by
- Natalie Cooper, Jane Rule
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $350K
- Box office
- $2.4M
Production
- Desert Hearts Productions
The Samuel Goldwyn CompanyUnited States
