Desert Hearts

Donna Deitch
1985-10-01

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.
7.006
91 min

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

Cast

Name Character Team
Helen Shaver Vivian Bell Unowned
Patricia Charbonneau Cay Rivvers Unowned
Audra Lindley Frances Parker Unowned
Andra Akers Silver Unowned
Gwen Welles Gwen Unowned
Dean Butler Darrell Unowned
Katie La Bourdette Lucille Unowned
James Staley Art Warner Unowned
Denise Crosby Pat Unowned
Antony Ponzini Joe Unowned
Alex McArthur Walter Unowned
Tyler Tyhurst Buck Unowned
Brenda Beck Joyce Unowned
Sam Minsky Best Man Unowned
Patricia Frazier Change Girl Unowned
Sheila Balter Roadside Waitress Unowned
Tom Martin Red Cap Unowned
Joan Mankin Casino Waitress Unowned
Frank Murtha Minister Unowned
Dave Roberts Lon Unowned
Bob Blankman Croupier Unowned
Ron Fisher Drunk Gambler Unowned
Gene Skaug Announcer Unowned
Donna Deitch Hungarian Gambler Unowned
Jeffrey Tambor Jerry (uncredited) Unowned
Gordon Chaplin Groomsman (uncredited) Unowned