Sally FieldEdna SpaldingSavaraTV movie
Places in the Heart
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.
Drama
Starring
Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich
Directed by
Robert Benton
About
Places in the Heart
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.
The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future.
Information
- Released
- Sep 11, 1984
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- PG
- Directed by
- Robert Benton
Production
- Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Studio
- Delphi II Productions
Cast
People in this story
Sally FieldEdna Spalding
Lindsay CrouseMargaret Lomax
John MalkovichMr. Will
Danny GloverMoze
Ed HarrisWayne Lomax
Ray BakerSheriff Royce Spalding
Amy MadiganViola Kelsey
Terry O'QuinnBuddy Kelsey
Bert RemsenTee Tot Hightower
Jay PattersonW.E. Simmons
Toni HudsonErmine
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