Switzerland / Aug 12, 1985 / Locarno Film Festival
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.
1h 31min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| James Staley | Art Warner |
| Denise Crosby | Pat |
| Antony Ponzini | Joe |
| Alex McArthur | Walter |
| Tyler Tyhurst | Buck |
| Brenda Beck | Joyce |
| Sam Minsky | Best Man |
| Patricia Frazier | Change Girl |
| Sheila Balter | Roadside Waitress |
| Tom Martin | Red Cap |
| Joan Mankin | Casino Waitress |
| Frank Murtha | Minister |
| Dave Roberts | Lon |
| Bob Blankman | Croupier |
| Ron Fisher | Drunk Gambler |
| Gene Skaug | Announcer |
| Donna Deitch | Hungarian Gambler |
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| Jeffrey Tambor | Jerry (uncredited) |
| Gordon Chaplin | Groomsman (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Desert Hearts |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Desert Hearts Productions, The Samuel Goldwyn Company |
| Release date | 1 ottobre 1985 |
| Production | Donna Deitch, Carol Jefferies, Cami Taylor |
| Writer | Natalie Cooper, Jane Rule |
| Casting | Tim Flack |
| Editing | Robert Estrin |
| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
| Assistant directors | Donna Deitch |
| Camera operators | Robert Elswit |
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| Additional photography | Robert Elswit |
| Production design | Jeannine Oppewall, Rosemary Brandenburg, David Brisbin |
| Art direction | David Brisbin, Rosemary Brandenburg, Jeannine Oppewall |
| Set decoration | Rosemary Brandenburg, Jeannine Oppewall, David Brisbin |
| Costume design | Linda M. Bass, Don Marando, Richard Arrington |
| Makeup | Richard Arrington, Linda M. Bass, Don Marando |
| Hairstyling | Linda M. Bass, Don Marando, Richard Arrington |
| Budget | 350.000 € |
| Revenue | 2.400.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 05, 1985 / Toronto International Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Oct 01, 1985 / Chicago International Film Festival
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 07, 1986
United Kingdom / Aug 01, 1986 / 18
Netherlands / Dec 18, 1986 / 12
Physical media
Netherlands / May 31, 2002 / 12 / DVD
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