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Places in the Heart is a 1984 American drama film written and directed by Robert Benton. It stars Sally Field, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Harris, Ray Baker, Amy Madigan, John Malkovich, Danny Glover, Jerry Haynes and Terry O'Quinn.
- $9.5 million
- September 21, 1984
- Arlene Donovan
Oct 5, 1984 · A widow struggles to keep her farm and family in the Great Depression with the help of a blind boarder and a black handyman. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this Oscar-winning film.
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- Robert Benton
- PG
- Drama
A 1984 drama film directed by Robert Benton and starring Sally Field as a widowed farmer in rural Texas. The film received critical acclaim and won three Oscars, including Best Picture, but also faced some criticism for its sentimental tone and pacing.
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- Robert Benton
- PG
- Sally Field
A movie about a farm family in Texas in the Depression, starring Sally Field as a widow who hires a black farmer to help her. The reviewer criticizes the film for including too many minor characters and a dreamy ending that undercuts the drama of the central story.
A film about a widow who tries to save her farm and family in the Depression era with the help of a blind boarder, a black handyman, and a cotton crop. The film explores themes of racism, poverty, and human connection in rural Texas.
Places in the Heart (1984) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
May 11, 2021 · The ending of Places in the Heart, a 1984 family drama about the Great Depression, is a surprise twist that connects the characters' stories to a Christian allegory. The film explores the themes of community, perseverance, and redemption through the lens of a liberal worldview and a Christian message.
