Places in the Heart(1984)
“The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.”
Overview
In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.
Director
Robert Benton
Studio
TriStar Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$35M
Cast
Sally Field
as Edna Spalding
Lindsay Crouse
as Margaret Lomax
John Malkovich
as Mr. Will
Danny Glover
as Moze
Ed Harris
as Wayne Lomax
Ray Baker
as Sheriff Royce Spalding
Amy Madigan
as Viola Kelsey
Terry O'Quinn
as Buddy Kelsey
Bert Remsen
as Tee Tot Hightower
Jay Patterson
as W.E. Simmons
Toni Hudson
as Ermine
De'voreaux White
as Wylie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$35M
Production Companies
TriStar Pictures • Delphi II Productions
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Where can I watch Places in the Heart?▼
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What is Places in the Heart about?▼
In 1935 rural Texas, recently widowed Edna Spaulding struggles to survive with two small children, a farm to run, and very little money in the bank - not to mention a deadly tornado and the unwelcome presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Edna is aided by her beautician sister, Margaret; a blind boarder, Mr. Will; and a would-be thief, Moze, who decides to teach Edna how to plant and harvest cotton.
Who directed Places in the Heart?▼
Places in the Heart was directed by Robert Benton and released in 1984. It is a drama film.
How long is Places in the Heart?▼
Places in the Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Places in the Heart?▼
The cast of Places in the Heart includes Sally Field as Edna Spalding, Lindsay Crouse as Margaret Lomax, John Malkovich as Mr. Will, Danny Glover as Moze, Ed Harris as Wayne Lomax and more.
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