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.
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.
Cast
- Sally Field - Edna Spalding
- Lindsay Crouse - Margaret Lomax
- John Malkovich - Mr. Will
- Danny Glover - Moze
- Ed Harris - Wayne Lomax
- Ray Baker - Sheriff Royce Spalding
- Amy Madigan - Viola Kelsey
- Terry O'Quinn - Buddy Kelsey
- Bert Remsen - Tee Tot Hightower
- Jay Patterson - W.E. Simmons
Screenplay
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Social Commentary and Reflection, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
farm, war veteran, ku klux klan, loss of loved one, kidnapping, widow, texas, tornado, great depression, racial segregation, racism, blind, 1930s, cotton farmer
Trailer
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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, Ed Harris, Ray Baker.
- How long is Places in the Heart?
- Places in the Heart has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Places in the Heart?
- Places in the Heart is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Places in the Heart?
- Places in the Heart had a budget of $10M.
- How much did Places in the Heart gross?
- Places in the Heart grossed $35M worldwide.
- Where was Places in the Heart produced?
- Places in the Heart was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Places in the Heart?
- The themes of Places in the Heart include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Social Commentary and Reflection, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.