Places in the Heart
"The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future."
Originally released in 1984. Places in the Heart is a drama film. directed by Robert Benton.
Starring Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, and John Malkovich
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (181 votes)
Budget
$9.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.9M
3.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,500,000
- Revenue
- $34,901,614
Production Companies
- TriStar Pictures
- Delphi II Productions
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 unwelco...
Who directed Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart was directed by Robert Benton.
How long is Places in the Heart?
Places in the Heart has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Places in the Heart released?
Places in the Heart was released on September 11, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Places in the Heart?
The main cast of Places in the Heart includes Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, Ed Harris.
Is Places in the Heart worth watching?
Places in the Heart has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 181 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.