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Desert Hearts (1985)
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7 March 1986 (USA) morePlot:
It is 1950s Nevada, and Professor Vivian Bell arrives to get a divorce. She's unsatisfied with her marriage... more | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Possibly the best lezzie film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Helen Shaver | ... | Vivian Bell |
 | Patricia Charbonneau | ... | Cay Rivvers |
| Audra Lindley | ... | Frances Parker |
| Andra Akers | ... | Silver |
| Dean Butler | ... | Darrell |
| Gwen Welles | ... | Gwen |
 | James Staley | ... | Art Warner |
| Katie La Bourdette | ... | Lucille |
 | Alex McArthur | ... | Walter |
| Tyler Tyhurst | ... | Buck |
 | Denise Crosby | ... | Pat |
| Antony Ponzini | ... | Joe |
| Brenda Beck | ... | Joyce |
| Sam Minsky | ... | Best Man |
| Patricia Frazier | ... | Change Girl |
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96 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
StereoCertification:
Italy:VM14 | Canada:R (Ontario) | Australia:M | New Zealand:M | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:16Filming Locations:
Reno, Nevada, USAFun Stuff
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The $350,000 budget for the film was raised independently with limited partnerships. moreQuotes:
Vivian: Ride with me to the next station.Cay: What are we gonna get settled in 40 minutes?
Vivian: I'll talk fast.
Cay: Send me a postcard when you get there. What is it you want?
Vivian: Another 40 minutes with you.
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This is possibly the best lezzie film made thus far. It has enough production values to be attractive, yet does not have the big Hollywood machinery that grinds everything into pablum. It's also not a sex film, but it is a fine indie effort. Both Shaver and Charbonneau are highly appealing.