Desert Hearts
📖 Synopsis
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “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.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Donna Deitch
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Helen ShaverVivian Bell
Patricia CharbonneauCay Rivvers
Audra LindleyFrances Parker
Andra AkersSilver
Gwen WellesGwen
Dean ButlerDarrellK
Katie La BourdetteLucille
James StaleyArt Warner
Denise CrosbyPat
Antony PonziniJoe🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desert Hearts about?
- While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
- Who directed Desert Hearts?
- Desert Hearts was directed by Donna Deitch.
- When was Desert Hearts released?
- Desert Hearts was released on October 1, 1985.
- How long is Desert Hearts?
- Desert Hearts has a runtime of 1h 31m.
- Where can I track Desert Hearts?
- You can track Desert Hearts on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












