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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.

7.1/ 1019851h 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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The cast

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Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell

Patricia Charbonneau

Patricia Charbonneau

Cay Rivvers

Audra Lindley

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker

Andra Akers

Andra Akers

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Gwen Welles

Gwen Welles

Gwen

Dean Butler

Dean Butler

Darrell

Katie La Bourdette

Lucille

James Staley

James Staley

Art Warner