Desert Hearts with Helen Shaver: DVD Cover

    Desert Hearts Director: Donna Deitch Cast: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers

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    • DVD Release Date: 06/05/2007
    • Original Release: 1985
    • Rating: Rated R
    • Sales Rank: 3,098

    Viewer Rating: (3 ratings)

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    Never before seen footage of the famous love scene; New director's commentary; Interview with Patricia Charbonneau and Helen Shaver by director Donna Deitch; Slide show; Theatrical trailer; 2 disc set; Closed captioning; 16:9 letterbox; Dolby 2.0

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    Scene Index

    Disc #1 -- Desert Hearts
    1. Chapter 1 [4:14]
    2. Chapter 2 [3:52]
    3. Chapter 3 [6:10]
    4. Chapter 4 [4:52]
    5. Chapter 5 [5:20]
    6. Chapter 6 [5:52]
    7. Chapter 7 [2:48]
    8. Chapter 8 [7:03]
    9. Chapter 9 [11:30]
    10. Chapter 10 [8:41]
    11. Chapter 11 [2:01]
    12. Chapter 12 [12:43]
    13. Chapter 13 [5:06]
    14. Chapter 14 [4:59]
    15. Chapter 15 [2:31]
    16. Chapter 16 [3:13]

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    Editorial Reviews

    Director Donna Deitch makes a strong impression in her first feature film, a simple story of a lesbian love affair, based on Jane Rule's 1964 novel Desert of the Heart. Helen Shaver stars as Vivian Bell, an uptight 35-year-old Columbia University professor who travels to Reno to get a divorce. She arrives in Reno on her way to Frances Parker's (Audra Lindley) ranch, where she is staying to establish six weeks of residency in order to obtain the divorce. Once at the ranch, Vivian catches the fancy of Frances's adopted daughter Cay (Patricia Charbonneau), a casino worker ten years younger than herself. Vivien tries to remain unruffled as Cay makes unabashed overtures to her. Cay thinks that all Vivian needs is the love of another woman, and soon enough the two are in each other's arms. Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide

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    Desert Heartsby Anonymous

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    July 02, 2003: This story happened to me, so I know how divorcee Vivian Bell felt. The story is a warm and realistic reproduction of life as it really exists. Its conclusion says that life can be enjoyed in more ways than one. Or as they say, dont knock it until you've tried it.

    This review was written about the DVD Wide Screen / Dolby 5.1 / Mono edition.

    Desert Heartsby Anonymous

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    August 07, 2002: I happened upon this movie years ago and instantly fell in love with Pasty Cline! The soundtrack alone is enough reason to buy the movie. Some of the acting is a little stiff, but the characters are engaging, and the story is interesting.

    This review was written about the DVD Wide Screen / Dolby 5.1 / Mono edition.