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Places in the Heart (1984)

Movie ★ 7.2 111 min

Drama

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.

Robert Benton Director Robert Benton Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 11, 1984
Runtime
111 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$9.5M
Box office
$34.9M
IMDb
tt0087921
Language
Studio
, Delphi II Productions

Themes

Cast

Sally Field Sally Field Edna Spalding Lindsay Crouse Lindsay Crouse Margaret Lomax John Malkovich John Malkovich Mr. Will Danny Glover Danny Glover Moze Ed Harris Ed Harris Wayne Lomax Ray Baker Ray Baker Sheriff Royce Spalding Amy Madigan Amy Madigan Viola Kelsey Terry O'Quinn Terry O'Quinn Buddy Kelsey Bert Remsen Bert Remsen Tee Tot Hightower Jay Patterson Jay Patterson W.E. Simmons Toni Hudson Toni Hudson Ermine De'voreaux White De'voreaux White Wylie Jerry Haynes Jerry Haynes Deputy Jack Driscoll Yankton Hatten Frank Spalding Gennie James Gennie James Possum Spalding Lane Smith Lane Smith Albert Denby Robert Schenkkan Robert Schenkkan Texas Voice #2 J.C. Quinn J.C. Quinn Texas Voice #1 (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart stars Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich, Danny Glover.
When was Places in the Heart released?
Places in the Heart is a 1984 drama film.
Where can I watch Places in the Heart?
You can watch Places in the Heart with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.