The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.
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.
Places in the Heart (1984) is a drama film directed by Robert Benton, released on September 11, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich and Danny Glover. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 201 ratings.
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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
Directed by Robert Benton, written by Robert Benton, produced by Arlene Donovan.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 201 ratings.
**_Outcasts unite as a family of sorts in the Lone Star State during the Depression_** After a tragedy, a desperate mother (Sally Field) in rural east Texas takes in a blind boarder (John Malkovich) and enlists the help of a questionable black drifter (Danny Glover) in order to make ends meet, with the possibility of a cotton crop. "Places in the Heart" (1984) belongs to the troubled farmer dramas that flooded the…
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The main cast of Places in the Heart (1984) includes Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich, Danny Glover and Ed Harris. The film was directed by Robert Benton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Places in the Heart was released on September 11, 1984 and runs for 1h 51m.
Places in the Heart (1984) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 201 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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