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Desert Hearts

1819851h 31mDonna Deitch
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 77% · Metacritic 67
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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."

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

DramaRomance
FarmComing OutCasinoBased On Novel Or BookNevadaReno, NevadaLesbian RelationshipDivorceDesertLgbt

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Frequently asked questions

What is Desert Hearts (1985) about?

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

Who stars in Desert Hearts?

Desert Hearts stars Helen Shaver (Vivian Bell), Patricia Charbonneau (Cay Rivvers), Audra Lindley (Frances Parker), Andra Akers (Silver), Gwen Welles (Gwen). The film was directed by Donna Deitch.

How long is Desert Hearts?

Desert Hearts has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated 18.

Is Desert Hearts worth watching?

Desert Hearts holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 77. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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