Desert Hearts

1h 31min

Drama

Romance

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

Production Companies

Desert Hearts Productions

The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Cast

Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Vivian Bell
Audra Lindley

Audra Lindley

Frances Parker
James Staley

James Staley

Art Warner
Sam Minsky

Sam Minsky

Best Man
Patricia Frazier

Patricia Frazier

Change Girl
Sheila Balter

Sheila Balter

Roadside Waitress
Tom Martin

Tom Martin

Red Cap
Joan Mankin

Joan Mankin

Casino Waitress
Frank Murtha

Frank Murtha

Minister
Bob Blankman

Bob Blankman

Croupier
Ron Fisher

Ron Fisher

Drunk Gambler
Gene Skaug

Gene Skaug

Announcer
Donna Deitch

Donna Deitch

Hungarian Gambler
Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Jerry (uncredited)
Gordon Chaplin

Gordon Chaplin

Groomsman (uncredited)

Release date

1st Oct 1985

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English