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        Desert Hearts
        7
        (151 votes)

        Desert Hearts

        1985
        Drama
        Romance
        1 hr 31 min

        Overview

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

        Creators

        Director
        Donna Deitch
        Writer
        Natalie Cooper
        Desert Hearts

        Cast

        Full Cast
        Helen Shaver
        Helen Shaver
        Vivian Bell
        Patricia Charbonneau
        Patricia Charbonneau
        Cay Rivvers
        Audra Lindley
        Audra Lindley
        Frances Parker
        Andra Akers
        Andra Akers
        Silver Dale
        Dean Butler
        Dean Butler
        Darrell
        Gwen Welles
        Gwen Welles
        Gwen
        James Staley
        James Staley
        Art Warner
        Katie La Bourdette
        Lucille
        Alex McArthur
        Alex McArthur
        Walter
        Tyler Tyhurst
        Buck
        Denise Crosby
        Denise Crosby
        Pat
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        Movie Details

        Status
        Released (01/10/1985)
        Original language
        English
        Budget
        $350,000
        Box office
        $2,400,000
        Country
        Production companies
        🌾Farm
        🏳️‍🌈Coming out
        🎰Casino
        📖Based on novel / book
        Nevada
        Reno, nevada
        👭Lesbian relationship
        💔Divorce
        🏜️Desert
        🏳️‍🌈LGBT
        👩‍⚖️Woman director
        1950s
        English professor
        👩‍❤️‍👩Lesbian
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