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The story of a woman fighting for her children, for her land, for the greatest dream there is... the future. - Places in the Heart
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Title: Places in the Heart

Release Date: 11 Sep 1984

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Drama

Director: TriStar Pictures, Delphi II Productions

Production Companies: TriStar Pictures, Delphi II Productions

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (161 votes)

Cast

  • Edna Spalding: Sally Field
  • Margaret Lomax: Lindsay Crouse
  • Mr. Will: John Malkovich
  • Moze: Danny Glover
  • Wayne Lomax: Ed Harris
  • Sheriff Royce Spalding: Ray Baker
  • Viola Kelsey: Amy Madigan
  • Buddy Kelsey: Terry O'Quinn
  • Tee Tot Hightower: Bert Remsen
  • W.E. Simmons: Jay Patterson
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