Desert Hearts · Sense

Drama 1985 1h 31m

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Desert Hearts

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

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DIRECTOR

Donna Deitch

WRITER

Natalie Cooper

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Robert Elswit

EDITOR

Robert Estrin

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Jeannine Oppewall

PRODUCER

Donna Deitch

ART DIRECTION

David Brisbin

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Carol Jefferies

CASTING

Tim Flack

CO-PRODUCER

Cami Taylor

COSTUME DESIGN

Linda M. Bass

HAIRSTYLIST

Don Marando

MAKEUP ARTIST

Richard Arrington

NOVEL

Jane Rule

SET DECORATION

Rosemary Brandenburg

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Desert Hearts
Released 1985
Directed by Donna Deitch
Title page #294

Locarno Film Festival

1985Festival screening

Toronto International Film Festival

1985Festival screening

Chicago International Film Festival

1985Limited theatrical