Clara's Heart
"Clara's wisdom. Clara's warmth. Clara's secret."
Originally released in 1988. Clara's Heart is a drama film. directed by Robert Mulligan.
Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, and Kathleen Quinlan
Synopsis
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develop a close bond, opening his eyes and heart to new experiences, and eventually leading to a disturbing secret in Clara's past.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Clara Mayfield
Michael Ontkean
as Bill Hart
Kathleen Quinlan
as Leona Hart
Neil Patrick Harris
as David Hart
Spalding Gray
as Peter Epstein
Jason Downs
as Alan Lipsky
Hattie Winston
as Blanche Loudon
Beverly Todd
as Dora Cambridge
Maria Broom
as Felicia
Frederick Strother
as Bundy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- MTM Enterprises
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clara's Heart about?
David is a teenager whose parents are in a deteriorating marriage after their infant daughter dies. Clara is a chambermaid at a Jamaican resort who's hired to be a housekeeper. She and David develo...
Who directed Clara's Heart?
Clara's Heart was directed by Robert Mulligan.
How long is Clara's Heart?
Clara's Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Clara's Heart released?
Clara's Heart was released on October 7, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Clara's Heart?
The main cast of Clara's Heart includes Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan, Neil Patrick Harris, Spalding Gray.