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Places in the Heart

PG19841h 51mRobert Benton
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 70

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"The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future."

In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.

Drama
FarmWar VeteranKu Klux KlanLoss Of Loved OneKidnappingWidowTexasTornadoGreat DepressionRacial Segregation

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What is Places in the Heart (1984) about?

In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.

Who stars in Places in the Heart?

Places in the Heart stars Sally Field (Edna Spalding), Lindsay Crouse (Margaret Lomax), John Malkovich (Mr. Will), Danny Glover (Moze), Ed Harris (Wayne Lomax). The film was directed by Robert Benton.

How long is Places in the Heart?

Places in the Heart has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated PG.

Is Places in the Heart worth watching?

Places in the Heart holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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