Desert Hearts

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.

Director: Donna Deitch
Cast: Helen Shaver , Patricia Charbonneau , Audra Lindley , Andra Akers , Gwen Welles , Dean Butler , Katie La Bourdette , James Staley , Denise Crosby , Antony Ponzini

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1985-10-01

Rating: 7.076

Runtime: 91minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 2M

Production Companies: Desert Hearts Productions , The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Reviews:

  • Santana Bridges
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Eloise Archer
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Eleanor Trujillo
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Sariyah Taylor
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Athena Bradley
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5