Desert Hearts

Desert Hearts

19851hr 31min
critics rating 90%90%
audience rating 77%77%

In the vast, sun-soaked landscape of Nevada, where the heat waves dance on the horizon like shimmering mirages, a chance encounter between two women sets off a chain reaction of desire and liberation. Vivian, a reserved literature professor with a heart weighed down by the expectations of society, finds herself drawn to the magnetic energy of Cay, a free-spirited young woman who moves through life like a tumbleweed in the wind.

As their connection deepens under the scorching desert sun, Vivian's world is turned upside down, her carefully constructed walls crumbling in the face of Cay's infectious joie de vivre. In a story as tender as the desert blooms after a rare rainfall, "Desert Hearts" weaves a tale of unexpected passion, self-discovery, and the courage to embrace the unknown. Join these two women on a journey of love and liberation that will leave your heart racing like a wild stallion galloping across the arid plains.

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Cast

Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell

Helen Shaver

Jeffrey Tambor

Jerry (uncredited)

Jeffrey Tambor

Denise Crosby

Alex McArthur

Patricia Charbonneau

Cay Rivvers

Patricia Charbonneau

Dean Butler

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker

Audra Lindley

Gwen Welles

James Staley

Art Warner

James Staley

Donna Deitch

Hungarian Gambler

Donna Deitch

Antony Ponzini

Andra Akers

Katie La Bourdette

Dave Roberts

Joan Mankin

Casino Waitress

Joan Mankin

Tyler Tyhurst

Gordon Chaplin

Groomsman (uncredited)

Gordon Chaplin

Sam Minsky

Best Man

Sam Minsky

Patricia Frazier

Change Girl

Patricia Frazier

Ron Fisher

Drunk Gambler

Ron Fisher

Bob Blankman

Croupier

Bob Blankman

Gene Skaug

Announcer

Gene Skaug

Brenda Beck

Sheila Balter

Roadside Waitress

Sheila Balter

Tom Martin

Frank Murtha

Minister

Frank Murtha