Lianna

John Sayles
1983-01-19

A sensual, tender, and provocative love story
6.4
113 min

Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.

Cast

Name Character Team
Linda Griffiths Lianna Unowned
Jane Hallaren Ruth Unowned
Jon DeVries Dick Unowned
Jo Henderson Sandy Unowned
Jessica MacDonald Theda Unowned
Jesse Solomon Spencer Unowned
John Sayles Jerry Unowned
Stephen Mendillo Bob Unowned
Betsy Julia Robinson Cindy Unowned
Nancy Mette Kim Unowned
Maggie Renzi Sheila Unowned
Madelyn Coleman Mrs Hennessy Unowned
Robyn Reeves Job Applicant Unowned
Chris Elliott Lighting Assistant Unowned
Marta Renzi Dancer Unowned
D. David Porter Dancer Unowned
Rochelle Oliver Betty Unowned
Nancy-Elizabeth Kammer Liz Unowned
Jean Passanante Rose Unowned
Maggie Task Evelyn Unowned
Marisa Smith Dick's Student Unowned
Amanda Carlin Dick's Student Unowned
Madeline Lee Supermarket Customer Unowned
Deborah Taylor Receptionist Unowned
Jeffrey Nelson The Man (uncredited) Unowned