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Director Donna Deitch

Writer Natalie Cooper (Writer), Jane Rule (Novel)

Release Date October 1, 1985

Runtime 91 min (1h 31m)

Country United States of America

Language EN

Budget $350,000

Box Office $2,400,000

Studios Desert Hearts Productions • The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Desert Hearts (1985)

Name: Desert Hearts
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1985-10-01
Rating: 3.5

Directed by Donna Deitch

• Written by Natalie Cooper , Jane Rule

"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."

⭐ 3.5 / 5 (182 votes) ⏱️ 91 min 🎬 Drama, Romance

Ratings Breakdown:

182 ratings

0.5 Stars 5.0 Stars

Synopsis

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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