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Desert Hearts (1985) Poster

(1985)

Full Cast & Crew

Directed by 

Donna Deitch

Writing Credits  

Jane Rule ... (based on the novel "Desert of the Heart" by)
 
Natalie Cooper ... (screenplay by)

Cast (in credits order) verified as complete  

Helen Shaver ... Vivian Bell
Patricia Charbonneau ... Cay Rivvers
Audra Lindley ... Frances Parker
Andra Akers Andra Akers ... Silver
Gwen Welles ... Gwen
Dean Butler ... Darrell
James Staley ... Art Warner
Katie La Bourdette Katie La Bourdette ... Lucille (as Katie LaBourdette)
Alex McArthur Alex McArthur ... Walter
Tyler Tyhurst Tyler Tyhurst ... Buck
Denise Crosby ... Pat
Antony Ponzini ... Joe
Brenda Beck Brenda Beck ... Joyce
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
Dave Roberts Dave Roberts ... Lon
Bob Blankman Bob Blankman ... Croupier
Ron Fisher Ron Fisher ... Drunk Gambler
Gene Skaug Gene Skaug ... Announcer
Donna Deitch ... Hungarian Gambler
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gordon Chaplin Gordon Chaplin ... Groomsman (uncredited)
Jeffrey Tambor ... Jerry (uncredited)

Produced by 

Donna Deitch ... producer (produced by)
Carol Jefferies ... associate producer
Cami Taylor ... co-producer

Cinematography by 

Robert Elswit ... director of photography

Editing by 

Robert Estrin

Casting By 

Tim Flack

Production Design by 

Jeannine Oppewall

Art Direction by 

David Brisbin

Set Decoration by 

Rosemary Brandenburg

Costume Design by 

Linda M. Bass ... (as Linda Bass)

Makeup Department 

Richard Arrington ... makeup artist
Don Marando ... hair stylist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director 

Whitney R. Hunter ... second assistant director (as Whitney Hunter)
George W. Perkins ... first assistant director (as George Perkins)

Art Department 

Lisa De Alva ... assistant property master
Trish Gallaher Glenn ... property master (as Trisha B. Gallaher)

Sound Department 

Beth Bergeron ... sound effects
John Brasher ... sound mixer
Roberta Doheny ... sound effects / sound mixer
Alia Kahn ... sound effects
Austin McKinney ... production sound mixer
Lars Nelson ... sound effects
Jack M. Nitzsche Jr. ... boom operator (as Jack M. Nietzsche Jr.)

Stunts 

Fred Culbertson ... stunt driver

Camera and Electrical Department 

Curtis Bradford ... best boy grip
Stephen Crawford ... best boy electric
Martin J. Layton ... first assistant camera
David Lear ... still photographer
Mitch Marcus ... second assistant camera
Jane O'Neal ... still photographer
Kirk A. Peterson ... grip
Steve Smith ... key grip
John Zumpano ... gaffer

Casting Department 

Sally Lear ... extras casting: Reno
Jeff Oshen ... casting associate

Editorial Department 

Sandra Adair ... assistant editor
Don Starnes ... assistant editor: dailies synching (uncredited)

Location Management 

Shirley Dale ... location coordinator
Michael 'Doc' Dill ... location manager

Music Department 

Robert Estrin ... music consultant
Terri Fricon ... music supervisor
Gay Jones ... music supervisor

Script and Continuity Department 

Benita Brazier ... script supervisor

Transportation Department 

Fred Culbertson ... transportation coordinator

Additional Crew 

Jeff Jacobsen ... production assistant
Louise Kollenbaum ... title designer
Coni Lancaster ... production associate
Geralyn Miller ... production coordinator
Vince Onken ... craft service

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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