Desert Hearts

1985 "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."

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Desert Hearts

7.1 | 1h31m | en | Drama

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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7.1 | 1h31m | en | Drama , Romance

Synopsis

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

Cast

Helen Shaver , Patricia Charbonneau , Audra Lindley

Director

David Brisbin

Producted By

The Samuel Goldwyn Company , Desert Hearts Productions

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Cast

Helen Shaver

as Vivian Bell

[2018] Souls of Totality [2017] Women in Love: Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau on Desert Hearts [2008] A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride [2007] Numb [2004] The Keeper [2004] Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' [2003] The Risen [2003] D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear [2000] Common Ground

Patricia Charbonneau

as Cay Rivvers

[2021] Skipping Stones [2017] Women in Love: Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau on Desert Hearts [2008] 100 Feet [2004] The Loss of Nameless Things [1999] One Special Night [1998] Blade Squad [1998] Kiss the Sky [1996] Portraits of a Killer [1991] The Owl

Audra Lindley

as Frances Parker

[1997] The Relic [1995] Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan [1995] Sudden Death [1994] The New Age [1994] Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart [1994] The Corpse Had a Familiar Face [1992] Just My Imagination [1991] Absolute Strangers [1989] Troop Beverly Hills